Kristin Levoy, PhD, MSN, RN

Patients with cancer who took part in advance care planning tended to have less aggressive and more comfort-based end-of-life care than those who did not, according to a study conducted by researchers at Regenstrief Institute.

As they work to anticipate and meet the needs of their loved ones, caregivers of individuals with cancer often struggle with their own complex emotional, physical and social concerns.