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Coping with Advanced Cancer: Choices for Care Near the End of Life

NCI's guide for people living with advanced cancer and their families, covering care choices and support.

Plain-language summary

A National Cancer Institute booklet for people with advanced cancer and those close to them. It covers understanding advanced cancer, care and comfort choices, planning ahead, and finding emotional and practical support.

Who this resource is for

People living with advanced cancer, and their families and caregivers.

What it covers

  • Understanding advanced cancer
  • Comfort and care choices
  • Planning ahead and advance care planning
  • Emotional and practical support

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Educational only — not medical advice. This is a National Cancer Institute publication; Cancer Explained did not create it and does not modify it. Please discuss your situation with your healthcare team.

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