Ludhiana, May 24 -- The health department in Ludhiana will soon launch a free palliative care facility for cancer patients and their families at the Civil Hospital.

The initiative, led by district family welfare officer Dr Amanpreet Kaur, aims to provide pain relief, symptom management and psychological support to patients whose cancer has reached an incurable stage. The facility, which will initially operate with 10 beds, is currently in the final stages of preparation.

Palliative care, as defined by Dr Kaur, focuses on improving the quality of life rather than attempting to cure the disease. "When the disease gets very aggressive and advances to a stage where a cure is not possible, a patient is put on palliative care which focuses on...