Palliative care

People with advanced cancer may need to use palliative care services for any number of reasons at any stage after curative treatment stops. The term palliative care covers a lot of ground and you may have many questions about what it means for you.

• What is it?
• Where is it provided?
• Who provides it?
• When and why should I use it?
• How much will it cost?
• Is it right for me?
• How do I get access to care?