Are severe pain, treatment side effects, and other symptoms keeping you from spending your time and energy on the things you most want to do?
Would you prefer to stay out of the hospital and be comfortable in your own home?
Would you like to stay active and comfortable throughout the day, or are you perhaps looking ahead to a milestone like the birth of a grandchild?
When would it be OK to shift from aggressive treatments to comfort care?
Would you want to use extreme measures to prolong your life, such as long-term need of a breathing machine or feeding tube?
Could you benefit from more frequent nurse visits; help with daily activities like bathing and dressing; comforting therapies such as massage, music, aroma, or pet; or just additional companionship?
Would you like additional emotional, spiritual, or social support related to your diagnosis?