As the name suggests our Palliative Care Department, an ESMO designated centre, is integrated with other oncological super- specialities like medical oncology, surgical oncology and radiational oncology to provide the best supportive care for patients and their families. Our service is applicable early in the course of illness, in conjunction with other therapies such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy. IPCU works as a team which includes palliative care physician, pain physician, palliative care nurses along with the contribution by psycho-oncology, physiotherapy, nutritional oncology, stoma care unit etc. We provide a  holistic approach to improve the quality of life of patients and their families throughout the course of the patient’s illness. We have Out-patient, In-patient and consultative palliative care service inwards.