Can you still get care if you stop treatment aimed at the cancer?

Yes. Even if you choose to stop treatment aimed at shrinking or slowing the cancer, you can always receive care that keeps you comfortable.

This is called palliative care. It controls the symptoms of cancer and the side effects of treatment, and it can be given at any point during cancer care. If you decide not to go through more active cancer treatment, you can continue to receive supportive care to keep you as comfortable as possible.

Choosing comfort-focused care is not the same as giving up. It is a way of changing what you hope for, such as good quality of time with the people who matter most to you. Your health care team can help you understand what options fit your goals and can connect you with counselors, social workers, and local support.