by Alignd | Sep 2, 2025 | Articles, Palliative Care, Patients’ stories
As I recently transitioned from my role as a Care Partner to that of a Clinical Keeper, I find myself reflecting deeply on the experiences and relationships that have shaped me over the past three years. This shift in role offers a moment to pause and honour the...
by Alignd | Aug 7, 2025 | Articles, Palliative Care, Patients’ stories
The deep conviction about the power of palliative care, that led to the co-founding of the Alignd Palliative Care Programme, traces back 15 years, in part shaped by watching my mom take care of her sister at home, in part shaped by reading Atul Gawande’s “Being...
by Alignd | Mar 20, 2023 | Articles, Palliative Care, Patients’ stories
Two of our care partners share a story each about their work with social workers… When one of our patients enrols on the Alignd Palliative Care Programme, we put together a multidisciplinary palliative care team, and including an oncology social worker is key. They...
by Alignd | Sep 22, 2022 | Articles, Palliative Care, Patients’ stories
With a palliative care team by her side, Mrs T didn’t have to do all the caring for her husband – she was able to just be his wife. Mr and Mrs T had been married for 40 years when Mr T was diagnosed with serious cancer. They were devoted partners, and Mrs T did all of...
by Alignd | Aug 5, 2022 | Articles, Palliative Care, Patients’ stories
Oncologist, Dr Irene Hitchin, has seen first-hand the power of early referral palliative care, which is why she introduces palliative care to her serious cancer patients at the first consult – along with the curative treatment plan. The effects are powerful. Clinical...
by Alignd | May 24, 2022 | Articles, Palliative Care, Patients’ stories
Zodwa Sithole, Head of Advocacy for CANSA, lost her sister, Elizabeth, to cancer 10 years ago. Because no one had offered Elizabeth palliative care early on, she experienced a lot of pain and uncertainty. This is Zodwa’s story… Before Zodwa Sithole became the Head of...
