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When Someone You Love Has Advanced Cancer: Support for Caregivers



Purpose






Overview






Helping Your Loved One During Advanced Cancer






Working with the Health Care Team






Getting Support






Life Planning






Talking with Family and Friends






Caring for Yourself






Reflection






Caregiver's Bill of Rights






Personal Affairs Worksheet






Signs That Death Is Near






Resources






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This booklet is only one of many free booklets for people with cancer. Here are some others you and your loved ones may find useful:

These booklets are available from the National Cancer Institute (NCI.) To learn more about the specific type of cancer you have or to request any of these booklets, visit NCI's Web site (www.cancer.gov). You can also call NCI's Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) to speak with an information specialist.

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We would like to offer our sincerest gratitude to the extraordinary caregivers, health professionals, and scientists who contributed to the development and review of this publication.

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