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The Important End Time of Life

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Published 8 June 2026
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Towards the end of life, each day takes on an increasing emotional and existential significance, and each day is perceived as more valuable, according to the SWEAH researchers. Photo: iStock

SWEAH PhD student Juliet Jacobsen and her supervisor Jenny Klintman, Faculty of Medicine at Lund University, have followed how patients with advanced cancer seek care during their last years of life. By studying their care patterns, the research team has developed a measurement method that relates healthcare needs to the changing value of time for patients at the end of life. The less time they have left to live, the more precious the time feels.

Read the news article on Lund University website (in Swedish).

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