Advice and support to help those with a terminal illness, their friends and family deal with the emotions and practical concerns involved and make the most of the time left.
Terminal illness
Coping with terminal illness
Coping with the tremendous challenges and worries that come from a terminal diagnosis.
- Myths and stigma surrounding terminal illness - facing the inevitable challenges
- Adjusting to the news of a terminal diagnosis - some common reactions
- Ways to cope with terminal illness - five styles of emotional adjustment
- Facing a terminal illness with hope - looking at the reality of your situation
- Talking to loved ones about your illness - don't shut out the people who care about you
- Physical effects of terminal illness - keeping symptoms under control and alleviating pain
- Living with the symptoms of terminal illness - coping with fatigue, appetite loss and anxiety
- Caring for a terminally ill person - looking after yourself will help you care more effectively
The practical issues of terminal illness
Along with the devastating emotional effects, there are a large number of practical issues that you may need to deal with.
- Talking to doctors about terminal illness - asking questions and communicating your needs
- End of life care - for many, choosing where to die is an important decision
- Palliative care - how hospices can help those who are ill and their carers
- Complementary therapies in palliative care - the benefits, used alongside conventional treatment
- Refusing treatment for terminal illness - ensuring you get the treatment and care you want
- Euthanasia and assisted suicide - the medical and legal positions on these controversial issues
- How to Have a Good Death - Download a PDF of the Planning a Good Death booklet from this one-off documentary examining palliative care in Britain's hospitals, presented by Esther Rantzen
Bereavement support
Find details of support organisations who can help you cope.
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