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Care at the end of life for advanced cancer patients: When to stop cancer treatment Information sheet on how do you know when to stop cancer treatment and questions to ask your doctor.

The Compassionate Community Startup Toolkit The Compassionate Community Startup Toolkit will equip you with essential information about the Compassionate Community framework...

The Conversation Project (US) Dedicated to helping people talk about their wishes for end-of-life care with families and health care providers.

Cultural Spotlight: Muslim Funeral Traditions This article highlights Muslim funeral traditions. It provides a brief overview about preparing for death, preparation of...

Death By Design (podcast) We must become the designer of our own destination. We must learn how to build the pathways to our last chapter by creating...

Dignity in Care Dignity in Care provides practical ideas and tools to support a culture of compassion and respect throughout the health care...

'Does cancer not care I have plans?': Terminal diagnosis forces author to grab hold of life Listen to a conversation with author Kate Bowler who was interviewed on "The Current" (CBC radio). Kate is the author of...

Faces of Caring Faces of Caring is a community to share deeply human stories, advice, and resources for facing serious illness. It harnesses...

Family Communication Guide This booklet will help you talk about your illness with your loved ones and caregivers, and talk about what you want for...

Helping a Friend Who Is Dying This article will guide you in ways to help a friend and yourself during the last days of your friend's life.