Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist Questions Palliative Care

Can you suggest some home care palliative tips for patient suffering from lung cancer?

My father is suffering from lung cancer, but now his treatment has ended and we're caring for him at home. Can you suggest some home care palliative tips on how we can make him feel more comfortable?

1 Answer

I would suggest you contact a local hospice. We treat symptoms to improve quality of life, which allows time for family and friends to spend with the patient doing what they would like to do. Sometimes, it shows them you care by being present, and they are not alone in their final days. Talking about the past and laughing is always good, in my opinion.