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How Palliative Care Treat Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a devastating condition for both the patients and their families. It brings with it a heavy burden of pain that can derail bodily functions, and carry with it a shroud of worry that can leave family members feeling depressed...

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Coping with Grief During the Holidays

Often, one of the most difficult times to live with the loss of a loved one is during the holidays. Through late fall and at the start of winter, every day can get filled with various memories and emotions. It can get confusing, seeing everyone...

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Journaling Therapy at the End of Life

A critical medical diagnosis can be emotionally devastating, whether it’s for the person experiencing the illness or the loved one who is caring for them. Administrators of grief counseling suggest writing as a form of therapy for people going...

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Cannabis in Palliative Care

With the legalization of recreational cannabis in a number of states, some people may experiment to determine whether it might help with their symptoms. Cannabis has numerous effects on humans. Recently, studies support the use of medical...

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