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Advance Care Planning and Supportive and Palliative Care

All Information Sheets are provided for information purposes only, and do not represent advice, an endorsement or a recommendation, with respect to any product, service or business, and/or the claims and properties thereof, by Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. Always consult your health care team if you have questions about your medical care and treatment options.

Advance Care Planning

The diagnosis of a brain tumour brings a period of rapid change for you and your family. You are faced with new symptoms, surgery, a new diagnosis and treatment decisions, all in a very short period of time. Given these realities, it is extremely important for you and your family to understand your illness and the treatment options available.

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Are “Palliative Care” and “Supportive Care” one and the same?

“Palliative care” and “supportive care” are often used interchangeably leading to confusion among health care professionals, patients and families. Find out whether this should be the case in this Information Sheet.

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