Updates matching "Palliative Care"

In honor of September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, ACS CAN and the American Cancer Society released a new brochure that talks about palliative care options for childhood cancer patients. The brochure details what pediatric palliative care is; how it can improve the quality of life for even the youngest

One thing cancer patients and survivors know about is the pain that goes along with treatment. But, according to a new report, Achieving Balance in State Pain Policy: A Progress Report Card , pain management policies in the states are better than ever, which is great news

"There is nothing 'normal' about children being struck by serious illness," says Jennifer Cullen in her recent commentary that accompanied a recent report by the American Cancer Society. And, when treating children for cancer, optimal cancer care must include pediatric palliative care, Cullen writes passionately.

When Palliative Care/Quality of Life Legislation was signed into law on July 11, 2013, Rhode Island became the state leading the nation in palliative care progress.

Do you know someone who needs palliative care? Our new brochure helps educate cancer patients and their caregivers about palliative care and its benefits. From where you can find it to how you receive it, the brochure can help cancer patients access this important level of medical care. Palliative care

Dick Woodruff, ACS CAN Vice President of Federal Relations, was quoted in an ABC News story highlighting palliative care. ξThe article reflects on Nelson Mandela's use of palliative care as part of his treatment and the role it can play for all patients with serious diseases. Read the article

How does your state measure up in the fight against cancer? Our annual report - now in its 11th year - reports the progress of every state on key cancer issues.

Pain management policies in the states are better than ever.