Palliative Care & Me: Pat's story

Pat wished that by sharing her experience, patients and families will know that palliative care is about finding energy and joy in your day, not focusing on the illness. On February 24, 2014 Pat passed away surrounded by her family.

About the Cancer & Me Video Series:

Cancer & Me is a video series about the cancer journey. Cancer affects everyone. In our lives, we or someone we love will be diagnosed with cancer. Today, doctors and researchers have a better understanding of the causes of cancer so we can work towards prevention, and we have the tools and technology to treat cancer early so more people can have better outcomes.

To raise awareness and support those who are or will be affected by cancer, North York General Hospital, the North York Family Health Team and Cancer Care Ontario have developed the "Cancer & Me" video series that takes you through the journey: prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment, and the stories of 4 people diagnosed with cancer.