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When Should You Ask For Palliative Care?
If you or a loved one are living with a serious illness, you should learn if palliative care is right for you—and when to ask for it.
Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. It provides relief from the symptoms and stress of serious illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.
Palliative care is provided by a specially-trained team who works together with your other doctors to provide an extra layer of support. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in your illness. And it can be provided along with treatment that is meant to cure you. … Read More
Palliative Care Helps the Caregiver, Too
If you are caring for someone receiving palliative care or for someone who needs it, you should know that the palliative care team will help you, too. … Read More
How Palliative Care Helps with Body Image Concerns from Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women in the United States. In fact, a woman has a 1 in 8 chance of developing breast cancer during her lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. The good news is that breast cancer deaths have been on the decline for many years now. Increased awareness, better screening and better treatment are saving lives. … Read More
What to Expect from Your First Palliative Care Meeting
If you are facing a serious illness and have asked for palliative care, you may be wondering what the first meeting will be like. Here are five things you can expect.