Childhood cancer: End of life care (GP factsheet)
Published: Feb 2023
Next review: Feb 2026
Developed in partnership with and written for GPs, this factsheet gives an overview of the key considerations when caring for a child with cancer at the end of their life.
Childhood cancer affects around 1,645 children with around 260 children dying as a result of cancer every year in the UK. Some of these children die in hospital or a hospice, but often end of life care at home is favoured by parents and children. Where end of life care is at home, there may need to be more involvement from the general practitioner. Usually, the child’s oncology team or the palliative care team will lead the care.
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Reviewed by the CCLG information team in conjunction with GPs and our expert members. This factsheet was produced in partnership with the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust.
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