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Palliative cancer care - general issues
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Age from 16 years onwards
This CKS topic covers the general management issues related to palliative care and incorporates guidance from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence on improving supportive and palliative care for adults with cancer.
This CKS topic does not cover the management of specific diagnoses or symptoms.
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The target audience for this CKS topic is healthcare professionals working within the NHS in England, and providing first contact or primary health care.
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