Sometimes, reading about how palliative care can improve the quality of life of people living with serious illness may not be enough. Being able to listen to someone’s story can make all the difference. That’s why we’re excited to share a new series of videos from patients and caregivers who are now thriving, thanks to the support of their palliative care teams. Read and watch their stories below. Plus, stay tuned for two more stories next month.

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Our hearts are with everyone in Los Angeles who has been affected by the devastating wildfires.

If you or a loved one are living with a serious illness like cancer, COPD, or kidney disease, the wildfires may have made life even more challenging. Whether you have been forced to evacuate your home, have experienced loss, or are experiencing changes in daily routines and medical care, this blog includes resources to help you cope. … Read More

By Beth Popp, MD

If you or a loved one are living with cervical cancer, palliative care can help. From helping to relieve physical symptoms, working through difficult emotions, coordinating care, and supporting you through decision-making, palliative care offers all of this and more.

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If you or a loved one is living with a serious illness, medical tests are likely a regular part of your day-to-day life. Blood work and scans play a big role in managing your care—and thanks to technology and a new law that ensures you have quick access to your health information so you stay informed and engaged in your care, you can often access these results as soon as they’re ready.

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By Allison Applebaum, PhD

Family caregivers are the everyday heroes of health care. They’re the ones—parents, partners, children, siblings, friends—who step up to help loved ones living with serious illness at home, often around the clock. Today, more than 53 million people in the United States are in this role, which keeps growing. As more health care shifts to the home, caregivers’ roles are more important than ever. But caring for someone isn’t always easy, and it can be overwhelming.

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Living with liver disease can be difficult, but palliative care can make a big difference. Whether you have hepatitis, liver cancer, or cirrhosis (from any cause), palliative care can help you manage symptoms and improve your quality of life. If you or a loved one has liver disease, it’s important to know how palliative care can support you—from diagnosis through treatment.

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Getting a prostate cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming and scary, but you don’t have to face it alone. Palliative care can help you by managing symptoms, reducing stress, and improving your quality of life every step of the way.

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If you or a loved one are living with a serious illness, you may have experienced the financial stress that can come along with medical care. Whether you have insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or are paying out of pocket, medical bills tend to stack up quickly. Add this to your everyday expenses like food, transportation, childcare, rent, and sometimes medical aides and home modifications, and paying bills seems insurmountable.

Did you know that there are nonprofit organizations that help offset costs for people living with serious illness? Every organization is different, but they all understand the stress and day-to-day needs of people living with a serious illness, and their loved ones. And they all have the goal of improving quality of life by reducing financial strain.

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