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Why Do I Need a Palliative Care Specialist on My AML Team?

Posted: Mar 03, 2022
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Integrating a palliative care team with your existing AML treatment team can make a huge impact on symptom management and your emotional wellness. In part 1 of this palliative care HealthTree University unit, AML expert and palliative care specialist Dr. Tom LeBlanc explains what palliative care is, the difference between palliative care and hospice care, how palliative care can help you and how to get a palliative team involved in your care. You can view these videos and more by visiting

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What is Palliative Care?

What is the Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice?

How Can a Palliative Care Doctor Help Me During My AML Treatment?

When is the Best Time to Get a Palliative Care Team Involved in My Care?

How Do I Get a Palliative Care Team Involved in My Care?

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HealthTree University was designed to answer all of the most frequently asked questions about AML. We have plenty more units for you to check out and are constantly adding new videos. Click the button below to keep watching and learning!

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Integrating a palliative care team with your existing AML treatment team can make a huge impact on symptom management and your emotional wellness. In part 1 of this palliative care HealthTree University unit, AML expert and palliative care specialist Dr. Tom LeBlanc explains what palliative care is, the difference between palliative care and hospice care, how palliative care can help you and how to get a palliative team involved in your care. You can view these videos and more by visiting

HealthTree University!

What is Palliative Care?

What is the Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice?

How Can a Palliative Care Doctor Help Me During My AML Treatment?

When is the Best Time to Get a Palliative Care Team Involved in My Care?

How Do I Get a Palliative Care Team Involved in My Care?

Want More HealthTree University Videos?

HealthTree University was designed to answer all of the most frequently asked questions about AML. We have plenty more units for you to check out and are constantly adding new videos. Click the button below to keep watching and learning!

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The author Katie Braswell

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Katie Braswell

Katie joined HealthTree as the Community Director for AML in 2021 and became HealthTree's Director of Education in 2023. Katie is a registered dietitian who is passionate about health literacy and patient empowerment. She loves to cook, travel and spend time with her newborn son, husband and dog.

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