(856) 596-1600 | Start a Referral
(856) 596-1600 | Start a Referral
People living with advanced cancer may be eligible for palliative care from the time of diagnosis to relieve their pain and anxiety, and control other symptoms. Palliative care is available at the same time patients are receiving curative treatments.
As the disease progresses, understanding cancer hospice criteria can also help patients and families recognize when hospice care may become appropriate. Samaritan works with patients’ family physicians or specialists to “connect the dots” for their best quality of life.
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Patients become eligible for hospice care if they meet one or more of the following criteria:
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It may be time to discuss hospice when the focus of care begins to shift from controlling the cancer to providing greater comfort and support. Families may notice that recovery after setbacks is taking longer, day-to-day care is becoming more difficult, or the patient prefers to spend less time pursuing intensive treatment and more time at home.
A hospice evaluation can help clarify whether the patient meets cancer hospice criteria and explain what services may be available to support both the patient and family.
Samaritan can help patients and families understand whether hospice care is appropriate and what support is available. The hospice team provides symptom management, nursing care, emotional and spiritual support, caregiver guidance, and other services focused on comfort and quality of life.
Request a hospice evaluation and learn more about your care options.
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