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Anticipatory Grief
Anticipatory grief is a complex emotional process that many brain tumor patients and their caregivers experience as they face the challenges of a serious illness.Anticipatory grief refers to the mourning and emotional preparation that individuals undergo when expecting the eventual loss of a loved one. For brain tumor patients and caregivers, this process often begins upon diagnosis as they confront the uncertain future and potential changes in their lives.Dealing with a brain tumor diagnosis adds distinctive challenges to the anticipatory grief experience.
April 10, 2024