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What You Need to Know About Your Serious Illness and Palliative Care

When you have a serious illness or health problem, you may need palliative care. Palliative care is special health care that can ease pain and other symptoms and side effects from your illness or treatment. It can help you and your family cope with your illness, as well as emotional, practical, and spiritual concerns.

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