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Dr. Jonathan Wong

@drjonathanwong.bsky.social

Palliative Care physician in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Educator and creator of Palliative Care Explained (YouTube channel) https://www.youtube.com/@PalliativeCareExplained Musician

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How to Treat & Prevent Constipation in Palliative Care | Opioid-Induced Constipation
YouTube video by Palliative Care Explained How to Treat & Prevent Constipation in Palliative Care | Opioid-Induced Constipation

New video out - How to Treat and Prevent Constipation and Opioid-Induced Constipation. Please consider sharing with friends & family to whom this information may be relevant. Thank you!

#palliativecare
#palliativemedicine
#opioidinducedconstipation

youtu.be/ZRtDIeWWiA4

09.02.2026 15:58 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you for watching and sharing!

22.12.2025 13:18 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Why Constipation Happens in Palliative Care - Common Causes including Opioid Induced Constipation
YouTube video by Palliative Care Explained Why Constipation Happens in Palliative Care - Common Causes including Opioid Induced Constipation

Talking about poop doesn't get anybody into a holiday or festive mood, but this new video is still worth talking about!
I hope it reaches the people who need to see it.
#palliativecare
#palliativecareeducation

youtu.be/VXON2_epSxc?...

18.12.2025 13:37 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Cancer & Illness Related Fatigue: Surprising evidence-based treatments that work! ASCO-SIO update
YouTube video by Palliative Care Explained Cancer & Illness Related Fatigue: Surprising evidence-based treatments that work! ASCO-SIO update

New video out today! It is my hope that these videos reach the patients and their families who wish to learn more about it. If able, I'd appreciate it if you could share, like and subscribe to the channel!
#palliativecare #asco
youtu.be/--GbLjGg0AY

31.10.2025 14:30 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Why am I So Tired? Causes of Fatigue in Cancer & Advanced Illness
YouTube video by Palliative Care Explained Why am I So Tired? Causes of Fatigue in Cancer & Advanced Illness

Fatigue is a very common and distressing symptom in patients with cancer or advanced organ illnesses. I hope this video reaches the people who need to better understand the causes of fatigue in this setting.
#palliativecare
youtu.be/UJroX7g0_6o?...

04.09.2025 12:48 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Am I Starving? Weight Loss Despite Eating in Cancer and Advanced Illness (Anorexia-Cachexia Part 3)
YouTube video by Palliative Care Explained Am I Starving? Weight Loss Despite Eating in Cancer and Advanced Illness (Anorexia-Cachexia Part 3)

Weight loss despite eating, in advanced cancers and organ illnesses, is a common occurrence. Patients and families often think they are starving. But is this true?
My video addresses this tricky topic. I hope it reaches the people who need to hear it.
youtu.be/Ra_BQpkPTHY

23.07.2025 15:56 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
How Can I Improve My Appetite and Weight? | Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome Part 2 | Palliative Care
YouTube video by Palliative Care Explained How Can I Improve My Appetite and Weight? | Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome Part 2 | Palliative Care

Living with and adapting to a low appetite can be a frustrating experience for patients in our palliative care practice. This video provides non-pharmacological and pharmacological strategies that may help.

30.06.2025 12:10 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Why Am I Losing Weight Without Trying? Why is my appetite so low? Anorexia-Cachexia Pt. 1
YouTube video by Palliative Care Explained Why Am I Losing Weight Without Trying? Why is my appetite so low? Anorexia-Cachexia Pt. 1

Hello! I am a palliative care doctor from Winnipeg, Canada and I am excited to present a new YouTube channel dedicated to answering common questions about palliative care. I hope it will reach the patients who need to hear about why they may be experiencing unintentional appetite and weight loss.

19.06.2025 21:04 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1