Nowadays, there are few people with no experience of a life-threatening condition in their
families, friends or in the neighborhood. Of the 58 million people dying each year [1] …

Cancer is the third leading cause of death in Iran and its incidence has been increasing in
recent years. Patients' quality of life is altered rather enormously due to cancer, which …

Through the current century, Cancer has been one of the most challenging diseases
worldwide (1). According to the latest statistical and epidemiological surveys, Cancer is the …

Background: Palliative care programs are rapidly evolving for patients with life-threatening
illnesses. Increased and earlier access for facilities is a subject of growing importance in …

Palliative care has its own challenges. Several conventional beliefs and myths prevent the
proper management of symptoms for patients suffering from advanced critical illness …

Futurology identifies and lists the most desirable possible future (s) out of the most likely
ones, and plans for the best options according to these possibilities. Future studies in health …

With a rate of 13 percent, cancer is the second most frequent cause of mortality in Turkey,
after cardiovascular disease. The incidence of cancer is 180 per 100,000, which, in a total …

Palliative Care is the active holistic care of patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses.
It aims to improve the quality of life of patients and families by managing symptoms such as …

Background: A comprehensive assessment of patients' problems and needs is essential for
all patients with chronic diseases, including cancer. Aim: This study assesses the problems …

Most individuals facing life-threatening illnesses of any kind in any setting would benefit from
palliative care. However, the vast majority of the world's palliative care services exist in high …