It is not true that palliative care cuts you off from your other treatment options. Rather, palliative medication can be used as long as necessary while coordinating with your primary care doctors. It does not necessarily mean you have given up the fight. Many people go through palliative care for a period of time and then return to their normal living situation once the illness has been defeated. It is not the same as hospice, and does not mean that you are locked in until death.