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Terms to Know: Symptoms, Treatments and Side Effects

A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. This fact sheet is designed to help define and clarify various cancer terms.

Anticipatory Grief: Preparing for a Loved One's End of Life

This article discusses anticipatory grief and preparing for a loved one's end of life. It explains what is is and how to cope.

Caring for Myself as My Illness Advances

This article, Caring for Myself as My Illness Advances, explains that caring for yourself with a cancer diagnosis may be stressful at times but is important to make sure that you have the strength and energy to devote to living and enjoying your time

Advance Care Planning: Be Prepared

Advance care planning documents are called “advance directives.” The best way cancer patients can make sure your health care wishes are honored.
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Creating an Ethical Will

An ethical will is a document that enables the writer to convey his or her values and wisdom with family and friends.
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