# Barbados Builds First Hospice for Cancer Patients | Barbados News

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Podcast: [Barbados News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/barbados-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7856365)
Published: 2026-09-17T10:53:10+00:00
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Barbados is set to build its first dedicated cancer hospice, a 14-bed facility aiming for $3.8 million in construction costs—with $250,000 already secured. Designed to ease end-of-life care burdens on families, the hospice will offer shared resources, volunteer support, and professional care, cutting costs compared to at-home nursing. Essential equipment like hospital beds and a high-tech wheelchair are already donated. Despite labor challenges and rising expenses, groundbreaking is targeted for early next year, with a two-year buildout. Beyond the building, the Barbados Association for Cancer Advocacy is mapping patient journeys and supporting survivors—proving recovery is possible after treatment. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://barbadostoday.bb/2026/09/16/cancer-advocacy-group-targets-3-8m-for-14-bed-hospice/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6d6919f9d54f4016 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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