About This Resource
Author: Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program
Revised: July 2024
When you have cancer, there are many decisions to make about your care and treatment. A Goals of Care conversation can make sure that your cancer treatment plan makes sense with what is important to you.
Sharing your goals, values, and wishes with your health care team can:
Your health care team will talk to you (and/or your substitute decision maker) about:
You can bring a family member or friend along to support you when you are talking to your health care team about your goals and wishes.
It is also important to share your Goals of Care with your Substitute Decision Maker.
Your health care team will give you information on Goals of Care at your first appointments. We encourage you to bring up your Goals of Care with your health care team at any time.
What is most important to me? What gives my life meaning? What do I hope treatment will do for me?
Here are a few common examples, select any that apply:
What fears or worries do I have about my health, care, or treatment options?
Here are a few common examples, select any that apply:
What is most important in my daily life? What does a good day look like? What would be most difficult to lose?
Here are a few examples, select any that apply:
This worksheet is optional. If completed, please bring it to your next appointment.
Use this resource for your information only. It does not replace medical advice from your doctor or other healthcare professionals.
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