palliative
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Tuppin Scrase said his wife died five years ago after receiving palliative care in Llanidloes, and that he would not have been able to see her if she had not been cared for further away.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
When further surgery was no longer an option, palliative chemotherapy was offered.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
In her complaint, Stephanie said that members of the oncology and palliative care teams began arguing by Flora's bedside while she was in distress.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
These include specific wards for children's palliative care.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
“He’ll have to take steroids to reduce the swelling in his brain and antiseizure medications. And I’d recommend palliative radiation. Do you know what that means?”
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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