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@colleenyoung- Thank you for additional information on Palliative Care.
I have also found more info : https://www.ajmc.com/journals/evidence-based-oncology/2016/december-2016/asco-guideline-upgrade-integrates-palliative-care-in-standard-oncology-care
How do I get palliative care if it is not offered tome: https://www.webmd.com/palliative-care/how-to-find-palliative-care
The difference between palliative care and hospice:
The Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice
Both palliative care and hospice care provide comfort. But palliative care can begin at diagnosis, and at the same time as treatment. Hospice care begins after treatment of the disease is stopped and when it is clear that the person is not going to survive the illness.

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Merry, there are a couple of older discussions on Connect regarding the difference between palliative care and hospice:
- In this discussion, @IndianaScott shares his favorite resources and explanations https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/palliative-care-vs-hospice-care/?
- Palliative Care and Hospice Care https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/palliative-care-and-hospice-care/

I also really like the articles on Virtual Hospice's website http://www.virtualhospice.ca
- What Is Palliative Care? http://www.virtualhospice.ca/en_US/Main+Site+Navigation/Home/Topics/Topics/What+Is+Palliative+Care_/10+Myths+about+Palliative+Care.aspx
- 10 Myths about Palliative Care http://www.virtualhospice.ca/en_US/Main+Site+Navigation/Home/Topics/Topics/What+Is+Palliative+Care_/What+Is+Palliative+Care_.aspx

Merry, what have you appreciated the most about the consult with your palliative care team?