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1. cancerchat.cancerresearchuk.org › f › newlyWhat is the difference between incurable cancer and terminal

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   Nov 27, 2018 · Six years later,apart from three monthly blood tests, I have needed no treatment. When they say it is incurable it means that it can be managed it doesn’t mean it’s terminal. Why don’t you ask the consultants exactly what they mean or make an appointment with your GP and ask them to explain it to you, mine did and he was excellent.

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2. humanists.uk › 2024/09/30 › explained-terminalExplained: terminal illness and incurable suffering in ...

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   Sep 30, 2024 · The Belgian Act defines incurable suffering as a ‘medically hopeless state of persistent and unbearable physical or psychological suffering which cannot be alleviated and which is the result of a serious and incurable condition’. Canada’s Bill C-7 defines this as ‘grievous and irremediable’ diagnosed conditions.

3. www.nhs.uk › conditions › end-of-life-careWhat end of life care involves - NHS

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   This includes people whose death is imminent, as well as people who: have an advanced incurable illness, such as cancer, dementia or motor neurone disease; are generally frail and have co-existing conditions that mean they are expected to die within 12 months; have existing conditions if they are at risk of dying from a sudden crisis in their ...

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4. www.mariecurie.org.uk › who › terminal-illnessWhat is a terminal illness? - Marie Curie

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   Apr 4, 2022 · A terminal illness is an illness or condition which cannot be cured and is likely to lead to someone's death. It's sometimes called a life-limiting illness. On this page, we answer questions that you might have about terminal illness. The information on this page is written for people living with a terminal illness, but may also be useful for ...

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5. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › articlesTerminal Illness: Meaning, Types & Care - Cleveland Clinic

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   4 days ago · By definition, a terminal illness is a condition expected to end in death. It means the disease you have is irreversible or incurable. In other words, terminal illness doesn’t go away. Terminal conditions can get worse quickly. Or you might have a slow, progressing terminal illness where symptoms gradually worsen over a prolonged period of time.

6. www.healthline.com › health › terminal-cancerTerminal Cancer: Definition, Life Expectancy, Treatment, Support

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   Jan 24, 2024 · Terminal or end-stage cancer is cancer that is not curable. The goal of treatment is to make sure an individual is as comfortable as possible and to extend life expectancy if possible. Terminal ...

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   What does incurable cancer mean?

   • Hello there xx Sorry to find yourself here xx My understanding of this is that incurable (different to terminal) means the cancer can’t be completely cured, however, it can be treated so the person may go on to enjoy life (....and as you may see from this site, treatments have really come a long way) xx

   What is the difference between incurable cancer and terminal

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   What does it mean if a lumpectomy is incurable?

   • When they say it is incurable it means that it can be managed it doesn’t mean it’s terminal. Why don’t you ask the consultants exactly what they mean or make an appointment with your GP and ask them to explain it to you, mine did and he was excellent. Unfortunately I have now been diagnosed with breast cancer and had my lumpectomy two weeks ago.

   What is the difference between incurable cancer and terminal

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   Is terminal cancer curable?

   • Any type of cancer can become terminal cancer. Terminal cancer is different from advanced cancer. Like terminal cancer, advanced cancer isn’t curable. But it does respond to treatment, which may slow down its progression. Terminal cancer doesn’t respond to treatment.

   Terminal Cancer: Definition, Life Expectancy, Treatment, Support

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   How long does it take for a person to die?

   • Some of them may be expected to die within the next few hours or days. Others receive end of life care over many months. People are considered to be approaching the end of life when they are likely to die within the next 12 months, although this is not always possible to predict.

   What end of life care involves - NHS

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   Is chronic lymphatic leukaemia incurable?

   • I was diagnosed with CLL (chronic lymphatic leukaemia). I was told that it’s wasn’t curable but treatable. Six years later,apart from three monthly blood tests, I have needed no treatment. When they say it is incurable it means that it can be managed it doesn’t mean it’s terminal.

   What is the difference between incurable cancer and terminal

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8. stclarehospice.org.uk › what-does-that-meanWhat does that mean? - St Clare Hospice

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   End of life care is support for people who are approaching death, usually those considered to be within the last 12 months of life. It helps them to live as well as possible until they die, and to die with dignity. It also includes support for their family or carers. End of life care includes palliative care. Palliative care is an approach that ...