At St. Jude, the palliative care team helps patients and their families navigate the emotional and physical whirlwind of cancer treatment. As Director of the Quality of Life and Palliative Care Division Deena Levine, MD, explains, “Palliative care is like providing a warm jacket when a car breaks down on a winter day. The root problem must still be addressed, but the driver’s quality of life while waiting is much better if they’re warm.” Palliative care at St. Jude focuses on improving quality o