When would a patient with lung cancer consider palliative care?

Learn more about lung cancer at http://www.YouAndLungCancer.org Understanding what “Palliative care” means is very important for lung cancer patients. Palliative care are those options available to lung cancer patients that help them get the best quality of life possible. Every person is unique and needs to consider their treatment options carefully. The goal of palliative care is to minimize suffering in a very respectful and meaningful way.