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Planning for the future with advanced cancer
We're still working to get our Planning for the future information ready for our new site. In the meantime, you can still get all the tips and advice from our old site using the links below.
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Advance care planning
There are several ways people can make plans in advance. These might include making a will, creating a Lasting Power of Attorney or writing down your preferences and wishes for your care.
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Putting your affairs in order
Putting your affairs in order can spare family or friends painful decisions and even financial difficulties that could happen if you don’t make your wishes clear.
Advance care planning
Hear from Jenny about how, with the support of a health professional, she made plans for her future care.
Advance care planning
Hear from Jenny about how, with the support of a health professional, she made plans for her future care.
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