Palliative + End of Life Care

While Palliative Care can be provided at any stage of cancer alongside other treatments to improve quality of life, in this section we focus on resources for providing palliative care towards the End of Life for people with a terminal brain tumour and their families.

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Palliative Care Information (Cancer Council website)

Palliative Care Information (Cancer Council website)
Palliative care aims to enhance quality of life and allow people to maintain their independence. It is often given to people with advanced cancer but can be used at any stage when cancer is active. The Cancer Council website provides a helpful introduction to understanding what palliative care is, what services are available, and how to access it.
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End of Life care resources (from the UK Brains Trust)

End of Life care resources (from the UK Brains Trust)
Death is the one certainty for us all, yet we rarely discuss end-of-life care and what our final wishes would be. Having all the relevant information allows you to begin the conversation, make sure any requests are in place and ensure that you feel in control. The UK Brains Trust have an ‘End-of-life care’ resource that has been produced with…
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Carers Australia – The Voice for Carers Across Australia

Carers Australia – The Voice for Carers Across Australia
Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s unpaid carers, advocating on their behalf to influence policies and services. Although not specific to caring for a loved one with a brain tumour, this site has useful information to support unpaid carers generally, including information on challenging topics such as caring for…
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Melanoma Institute Australia – Information for Patients

Melanoma Institute Australia – Information for Patients
Download a PDF guide on Stage IV Melanoma from Melanoma Institute Australia, This guide is for people with advanced Melanoma, including melanoma that has spread to the brain (brain metastases). It covers diagnosis, treatment options, self-care and supports available.
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