{"id":32041,"date":"2025-07-21T10:44:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T09:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/?p=32041"},"modified":"2026-04-10T21:15:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T20:15:02","slug":"end-of-life-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/end-of-life-care\/","title":{"rendered":"1. The final stages of cancer \u2013 Guide to using the information site. Terminal patient. End of life care. Terminal stage. Dying."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-section-5 has-contrast-color has-base-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0fa8837c05b28940ddd65dbe476b0a85 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-5--2\" id=\"menu\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ca2dd60b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bca2d2019974bf3b59b6bc298f5b41b8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Site_Guide\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/guide-to-the-information-site\/\">Site Guide<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ccf11e9b722e7da2a974997214aa958a\">\nContents:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ff22345a2dcfae3201b9669e048ba4d2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/suspicion-of-cancer-or-undergoing-diagnostic-evaluation-guide-to-using-the-information-site\/\">Suspected cancer or undergoing testing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1c53aad7e2bdf5d5129624bed3b8d2fb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/newly-diagnosed-with-cancer\/\">Newly diagnosed with cancer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-64d3a362f9bb306b1e88fd3f7a00d242\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/in-active-cancer-treatment\/\">In active treatment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d6fa7a3ed459f8cf3937b49186e4b754\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/after-completing-cancer-treatment\/\">After completing treatment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9ca632e737fb46e14f057c9a8b8195d4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/cancer-recurrence\/\">Recurrence<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ad95dfc01a62917c5aee127fe34ede5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/living-with-chronic-or-incurable-cancer-guide-to-using-the-information-site-stage-4-given-up-on-by-doctors-chronically-ill-with-cancer-advanced-cancer-metastatic-cancer-terminal-cancer\/\">Living with chronic cancer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-her-st-r-du-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-73953165a1e05932cb41f9c1bd99c0cc\"><a href=\"#the-final-stages\">End-of-life care (scroll down)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-500edbd9de514f99f6421f86cf4deb5d\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/?p=32031\">For relatives<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d4dbfdcacc4079bd750755d88e1cf452\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/contents-alphabetical\/\">Contents Alphabetical<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-custom-int-link-p-sort-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d33e22ffbd07eb3ccd4b6c1d5eff4067\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/en\/topic-based-content\/\">Contents by Topic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet19.jpg\" alt=\"Guide til sitet symboliseret ved lyse farver. Et sart rosa hjerte i dobbeltstreg. En rosa hjertekurve.\" class=\"wp-image-15508\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet19.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet19-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet19-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet19-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet19-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b040ace0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet19.jpg&apos;);background-position:44% 36%;background-size:cover;\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-f0480a1d\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0f4dab6669de1ebb0706746f391a0ff3\" id=\"the-final-stages\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"End-of-life_Care_%E2%80%93_The_final_stage_of_the_cancer_journey\"><\/span>End-of-life Care &#8211; The final stage of the cancer journey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"503\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidste-tid4.jpg\" alt=\"Den sidste tid symboliseret ved del af urskive fra lommeur. Bag dette anes lidt hav og stenet strand.\" class=\"wp-image-16074\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:150px;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidste-tid4.jpg 503w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidste-tid4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidste-tid4-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidste-tid4-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This page is dedicated to the very last part of life&#8217;s journey. When treatment is no longer an option or a wish, all focus shifts to care, relief, and peace.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The purpose of this guide is to offer knowledge and tools that can help both you as a patient and your loved ones navigate this difficult time with as much calm, dignity, and love as possible.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relief_for_body_and_mind\"><\/span>Relief for body and mind<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidste-tid10.jpg\" alt=\"Den sidste tid symboliseret ved en r\u00f8d \u00e5kandeblomst der ligger p\u00e5 sine blade.\" class=\"wp-image-16083\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:150px;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidste-tid10.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidste-tid10-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidste-tid10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidste-tid10-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidste-tid10-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/palliativ-pleje\/\">Palliative care<\/a>: A team of specialists is ready to provide the palliative effort that can support you and your relatives in the final time, often at a hospice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/smertehaandtering\/\">Pain management<\/a>: Knowledge about the many possibilities available to ensure as painless and comfortable a time as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/aandedraet\/\">General breathing<\/a>: Simple techniques to find calm, relieve anxiety, and alleviate any shortness of breath.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/soevn-2\/\">Sleep<\/a>: Good advice to ensure essential rest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/tapping\/\">Tapping<\/a>: A tool to reduce anxiety and emotional discomfort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/akupunktur\/\">Sensory therapies<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/aromaterapi\/\">Aromatherapy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/musikterapi\/\">Music therapy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/lydhealing-1\/\">Sound healing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/naturen-skovbad\/\">Nature<\/a>): Find calm through the senses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/akupunktur\/\">Acupuncture<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/zoneterapi\/\">Reflexology<\/a>: Gentle treatments that can provide relief and well-being.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/dodsdoulaer\/\">Death doula<\/a>: This can have great value as an end-of-life assistant in the final period. Both for the dying person and for the relatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/holistiske-laeger-dia\/\">Holistic doctors in Denmark<\/a>: These can assist with medical cannabis, melatonin, etc. (self-payment).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#link\">A study you should know<\/a>: Shows that a focus on quality of life can prolong life \u2013 often more than new, expensive medicine. (scroll to)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spiritual_and_existential_thoughts\"><\/span>Spiritual and existential thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sidste-tid9.jpg\" alt=\"Den sidste tid symboliseret ved en hvid n\u00f8kkerose der flyder p\u00e5 vandet. \" class=\"wp-image-16084\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:150px;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sidste-tid9.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sidste-tid9-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sidste-tid9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sidste-tid9-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sidste-tid9-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/foelelser-1\/\">Emotions<\/a>: Support for navigating the emotions that arise in the final phase of life. \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/tristhed-og-depression\/\">Sadness and depression<\/a>: Tools to manage the mental pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/tilgivelse\/\">Forgiveness<\/a>: Inspiration for finding peace with yourself and others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/nde\/\">Near-death experiences<\/a>: Readings on spiritual aspects. What awaits us after life. Some have experienced the beyond and return to life strengthened. Without the slightest fear of death. Reading about these has been of decisive importance to me personally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/litteratur\/\">Literature<\/a>: Find books that can provide support and comfort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/tro-flytter-bjerge\/\">Faith moves mountains \u2013 the significance of the psyche<\/a>: About the importance of the mental attitude in finding peace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/spiritualitet\/\">Spirituality<\/a>: Thoughts and inspiration for relating to the major, existential questions in life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_preparations\"><\/span>Practical preparations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/adiverse14-Kopi.jpg\" alt=\"Den sidste tid symboliseret ved n\u00e6rbillede af orange blomst, der st\u00e5r som stjerner med en masse streger fra midten.\" class=\"wp-image-14440\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:150px;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/adiverse14-Kopi.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/adiverse14-Kopi-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/adiverse14-Kopi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/adiverse14-Kopi-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/adiverse14-Kopi-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/kom-godt-herfra-1\/\">Leaving well<\/a>: Practical and emotional considerations regarding wills, wishes for the farewell, and having the final conversations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/praktiske-raad\/#plejeorlov\">Caregiver leave<\/a>: See how to apply for caregiver leave if you wish to care for a loved one (family or friend) at home. (The rules in Denmark)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parents_with_cancer\"><\/span>Parents with cancer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"949\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet-boern-og-unge1.jpg\" alt=\"Guide til sitet. For\u00e6ldre til mindre\u00e5rige b\u00f8rn symboliseret ved en kvinde der ses i modlys med et barn hun b\u00e6rer p\u00e5 ryggen. Er i en have med gr\u00e6spl\u00e6ne.\" class=\"wp-image-15683\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:150px;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet-boern-og-unge1.jpg 949w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet-boern-og-unge1-600x539.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet-boern-og-unge1-300x270.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Guide-til-sitet-boern-og-unge1-768x690.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 949px) 100vw, 949px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having to say goodbye to your children is the hardest task of all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During this time, everything is about creating loving memories, providing security, and preparing both yourself and your children for the goodbye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I hope you can find help and support in the articles mentioned below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/mindre-boern\/\">Young children<\/a>: Support and specific advice for the most difficult conversation: Talking to your children about the fact that you are going to die.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/worst-case-1\/\">Worst case<\/a>: Inspiration for creating lasting memories for and with your children, which they can carry with them for the rest of their lives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/paaroerende\/\">Relatives<\/a>: Knowledge and support that you can share with your partner and other adults who will help the children move forward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/sociale-relationer-1\/\">Social relations<\/a>: Advice for managing family dynamics and accepting help from the network in the final time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Child_Youth_with_cancer\"><\/span>Child\/ Youth with cancer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nydiagnosticeret2.jpg\" alt=\"Guide til sitet - Barn eller ung med kr\u00e6ft symboliseret ved to glade b\u00f8rn der holder om hinanden.\" class=\"wp-image-15686\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:150px;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nydiagnosticeret2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nydiagnosticeret2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nydiagnosticeret2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nydiagnosticeret2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nydiagnosticeret2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a child or a young person is in the final part of life, there are no words. All that remains is love, care, and relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Focus is exclusively on making the remaining time as painless, secure, and meaningful as possible for the child and for the entire family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/boern-unge\/\">Children and young people with cancer<\/a>: Knowledge and support for the final time, with a focus on the child&#8217;s or young person&#8217;s needs and well-being.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/paaroerende\/\">Relatives<\/a>: Support and tools for parents and siblings in an unbearable time, both before, during, and after the loss.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/praktiske-raad\/#patientforeninger\">Patient associations:<\/a> Find the associations that offer specialized support and bereavement groups for families who lose a child. (Danish communities)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/sociale-relationer-1\/\">Social relations<\/a>: Inspiration for managing friendships and maintaining the most important relationships for the young person in the final time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"503\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidste-tid4.jpg\" alt=\"Den sidste tid symboliseret ved del af urskive fra lommeur. Bag dette anes lidt hav og stenet strand.\" class=\"wp-image-16074\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:150px;height:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidste-tid4.jpg 503w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidste-tid4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidste-tid4-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidste-tid4-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The journey is coming to an end. The time has come to let go and accept that there is no more fighting to be done. You must now acknowledge all you have done and find peace with the conditions of life. If you have any emotions that need to be expressed \u2013 words that need to be said out loud \u2013 then now is the right moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I hope for you and your loved ones that you succeed in navigating these waters with as much peace, security, dignity, and love as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I wish you and your loved ones all the best.  <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-menu-links-color\">\u2764<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidste-tid-engelsk.jpg\" alt=\"Tanker til dig. Skrevet i lilla felt.\" class=\"wp-image-32157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidste-tid-engelsk.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidste-tid-engelsk-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sidste-tid-engelsk-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See also <a href=\"https:\/\/jegharkraeft.dk\/alternative-oversigt\/\">Alternative Treatments &#8211; Overview<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-menu-links-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-485790e51077e9636b3d4b79d3c87ead wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#menu\">(to menu)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"link\">Link<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dbdf35903aa2a055231210af36030090 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20818875\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Early palliative care for patients with metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer<\/a> (PubMed, 2010)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Content:<\/strong> An important study investigated patients with advanced lung cancer. One group received standard treatment, while another group simultaneously received supportive conversations with a specialist about their wishes and quality of life. The result was that the group receiving the conversations had significantly better quality of life and less depression. Even though they more often opted out of aggressive treatment at the end, they lived on average nearly three months (or 25%) longer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-sort-tekst-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6db229513ffa84f0d49dddf07e16c4c1 wp-block-paragraph\">Created on. 21.07.25. 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