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   What does hospice mean to a patient with cancer?

   • The doctor, patient, or family member thinks hospice means “giving up” or that there’s no hope. Some people with cancer don’t want to stop treatment, as they hope that it will still work. Some doctors or other cancer care team members don’t suggest hospice.

   What Is Hospice Care? - American Cancer Society

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   Is hospice care the same as palliative care?

   • Hospice care often includes palliative care, but they are not the same thing. Hospice care is given when a person’s cancer cannot be controlled by cancer treatment. Hospice focuses on managing symptoms and side effects. Hospice care is given to people during their last 6 months of life.

   What Is Hospice Care? - American Cancer Society

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   What is hospice care & how does it work?

   • Hospice care is a service for people with serious illnesses who choose not to get (or continue) treatment to cure or control their illness. People may choose to enroll in hospice care if the treatment is unlikely to be effective or if continuing it has become too burdensome.

   Frequently Asked Questions About Hospice Care

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   Do people with a serious illness use hospice care?

   • Many people with a serious illness use hospice care. A serious illness may be defined as a disease or condition with a high risk of death or one that negatively affects a person’s quality of life or ability to perform daily tasks. It may cause symptoms or have treatments that affect daily life and lead to caregiver stress.

   Frequently Asked Questions About Hospice Care

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2. www.nia.nih.gov › health › hospice-and-palliativeFrequently Asked Questions About Hospice Care | National ...

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   Hospice care is a service for people with serious illnesses who choose not to get (or continue) treatment to cure or control their illness. It aims to provide comfort and peace to help improve quality of life for the person nearing death and their family.

3. www.cancer.org › cancer › end-of-life-careWhat Is Hospice Care? - American Cancer Society

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   Hospice care focuses on a person’s quality of life as they near the end of life. It treats the person and the symptoms of cancer, rather than the cancer itself, and involves a team of health care professionals and family members.

4. www.medicare.gov › how-hospice-worksHow hospice works | Medicare

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   Hospice care is for people with a terminal illness and a life expectancy of 6 months or less. Learn how Medicare covers hospice care, what services are included, where you can get care, and how long you can get it.

5. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › what-is-hospiceWhat is hospice care? Everything you need to know

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   Jul 17, 2020 · Hospice care is for people with a life-limiting illness who are no longer curable and have less than 6 months to live. It aims to improve their quality of life by managing symptoms, providing support, and involving family members in decisions.

6. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › articlesWhat Is Hospice Care? - Cleveland Clinic

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   Feb 8, 2023 · Hospice is specialized care for people nearing the end of life who want to focus on comfort and dignity. Learn about the four levels of hospice care, who can benefit from it, and what it provides and doesn't provide.

7. www.mayoclinic.org › departments-centers › hospiceHospice - Overview - Mayo Clinic

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   Dec 30, 2023 · Hospice is a supportive home-based service that affirms life and recognizes dying as part of the normal process of living. Mayo Clinic Hospice provides individualized care that respects your dignity and honors your needs and wishes, wherever you live and for as long as you need it.