It is sometimes called supportive care.

How to cope with advanced cancer. When you have advanced cancer you may be offered treatment to control the cancer. Eg Coping with Your Feelings During Advanced Cancer was originally published by the National Cancer Institute. It may also aim to help improve your symptoms and quality of life.

It can also help members learn to discuss their feelings more comfortably. In the case of permitted digital reproduction please credit the National Cancer Institute as the source and link to the original NCI product using the original products title. But check with your doctor to make sure these are safe especially if your blood counts are low or if youre taking blood thinners.

Massage and acupuncture can be helpful too. Everyone responds in their own way. My brother was diagnosed 3 months ago with advanced pancreatic cancer already spread to the liver.

Treatment for advanced cancer usually aims to control the cancer and help you live longer. Some people might feel shock or fear. They may be uncomfortable and perhaps not know what to say.

You can also speak to one of our Cancer Nurses on Cancer Council 13 11 20 Monday to Friday during business hours. Think of answers to possible questions but only. This is sometimes called advanced cancer.

Advanced lung cancer can cause uncomfortable symptoms. Emotions and Coping as You Near the End of Life This is written for the person with advanced cancer but it can be helpful to the people who care for love and support this person too. Controlling the cancer means it wont be cured but its growth may be slowed or even stopped.