When cure ends: lived experiences of palliative care among Jordanian adults with hematological malignancies

, including illness as a divine test and path to acceptance, prayer and religious rituals as sources of strength, and faith amid doubt and exhaustion. In conclusion, physical and psychosocial suffering was a dominant feature of the lived experiences of patients with terminal HMs. Despite the severity of their needs, patients often received care that lacked core elements of palliative support, leading to feelings of neglect and compromised dignity. These findings underscore the need for timely, coordinated, and patient-centered palliative interventions to ensure that individuals receive compassionate and holistic care as they approach the end of life.