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If My Dying Daughter Could Face Her Mortality, Why Couldn’t the Rest of Us?
"In pediatric cancer care, which has an understandable emphasis on cure, advances that have brought families hope can often mean survival...
Dec 6, 2023
Palliative Care Important for Young Patients During ‘Identity Development’
Palliative care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients with cancer is important for symptom management and during a time of...
May 17, 2023
New study identifies bereaved parents’ medical priorities for children with advanced cancer
A new study helps identify what parents prioritize for their children with advanced cancer, including alleviating the child’s symptoms...
Jan 25, 2018
Specialized Pediatric Palliative Care Teams Reduce High-Intensity Care at End of Life
The presence of a specialized pediatric palliative care (SPPC) team lowered the odds that a child with cancer would be admitted to an...
Oct 30, 2017
Better palliative care essential as Canada considers medically assisted death for youth, pediatricia
The Canadian Paediatric Society is urging improved palliative care for children and youth as a key part of preparing for the possibility...
Oct 5, 2017
Palliative Care Not Yet a Routine Part Of Full Cancer Experience: New Report
The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (the Partnership) has released a report on the state of palliative and end-of-life care for...
Oct 5, 2017
Many kids dying of cancer get intense care at end of life
Nearly two-thirds of children and teens with terminal cancer receive intense care at the end of life, often in hospitals and intensive...
Jul 31, 2017
For Kids With Cancer, Focusing on Quality of Life
Many people associate palliative care with hospice care, but medical professionals are offering it to children and adolescents living...
Apr 21, 2016
The Reality of the End of Your Child’s Life
Emotions aside, here are some points to consider as your child’s life comes to an end. Read more here: https://cancerkn.com/reality-end-c...
Feb 23, 2016
Pediatric Palliative Care: A Multidisciplinary Approach
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that ideally, palliative care should begin (or at least be offered) when a child is...