Palliative Care for Chronic Illnesses
Palliative Care began as a way to help cancer patients cope with the effects of the disease and the side effects of cancer treatment. It became clear, however, that cancer patients weren’t the only ones who could benefit from palliative care. As today’s population lives longer and longer, the number of adults living with chronic illness such as heart disease, COPD, and dementia has grown. Because so many illnesses and conditions can benefit from palliative care, not all can be listed here but we will briefly discuss the more common ones.
What is Palliative Chemotherapy?
Palliative chemotherapy is the use of chemical substances to slow the progression of cancer and prolong life.
Palliative chemotherapy is the use of chemical substances to slow the progression of cancer and prolong life.
The No. 1 Killer: Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death. Find out more about palliative care for heart disease.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death. Find out more about palliative care for heart disease.
I have severe heart disease. Am I ready for hospice care?
I have severe heart disease. Am I ready for hospice care?
I have severe heart disease. Am I ready for hospice care?
The No. 2 Killer: Cancer
Information about cancer and palliative care, including hospice care.
Information about cancer and palliative care, including hospice care.
Palliative Chemotherapy: 5 Questions for Your Oncologist
When deciding if palliative chemotherapy is right for you, it's important to as much information as possible.
When deciding if palliative chemotherapy is right for you, it's important to as much information as possible.
American Heart Association
Information about heart disease and stroke.
Information about heart disease and stroke.