Can palliative care and end-of-life care happen for people with cancer?
Yes, both are very common in cancer care at home. Palliative care may begin while someone is still having treatment, helping with symptoms such as pain, fatigue, sickness, breathlessness, or emotional distress. It can support quality of life over a period of time and may run alongside hospital or community care. End-of-life care may follow later if treatment is no longer working or the person is entering the final phase of life. At that point, the focus usually becomes more about comfort, rest, dignity, and being in familiar surroundings. Families supporting someone with advanced illness may also find useful guidance in our cancer care at home resources, especially when needs are changing.