Palliative Care Isn't A Cure For Cancer, But A Wisconsin Patient Says It Makes Life Easier

A bi-partisan bill before the Wisconsin Legislature would set up a Palliative Care Council within the state Department of Health Services. The measure would also require the state to establish an education program on palliative care. The growing field of palliative care treats patients with life-limiting illnesses. It's not for the end of life. Many in the Milwaukee-area are already in palliative care, like Ruth — we're not using her last name due to privacy considerations. The retired nurse