Loss, Grief, and Bereavement
Psychosocial and Palliative Care Program
Introduction
This patient summary on loss, grief, and bereavement is adapted from the
summary written for health professionals by cancer experts. This and other
credible information about cancer treatment, screening, prevention, supportive
care, and ongoing clinical trials, is available from the National Cancer
Institute. The passage from the final stage of cancer to the death of a loved
one is different for everyone. This summary describes loss, grief, and
bereavement; the stages of grief; and methods for coping with grief. This
summary also includes sections on children and grief.