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Learning to cope This section contains 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.

In this section

Myth, taboo and stigma
Facing the challenge of living with a terminal illness

Talking to doctors
Asking questions and communicating your needs

Talking to family and friends
It's important not to shut out the people who care about you

The physical effects
Keeping symptoms under control and alleviating pain

Living with the symptoms
Coping with symptoms such as fatigue, appetite loss and anxiety

Coping as a carer
Looking after yourself will help you care more effectively

Places for care, places to die
For many, choosing where to die is an important decision

Hospice care
How hospices can help those who are ill and their carers

Complementary therapies
The benefits, used alongside conventional treatment

Adjusting to the news
People react in different ways, none of them right or wrong

Coping styles
A look at the strategies you can use to cope

Hope in the face of despair
Maintaining realistic hopes and setting achievable goals

Refusing treatment
Ensuring you get the treatment and care you want at the end

Euthanasia/assisted suicide
The medical and legal positions on this controversial issue

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