Hi all, i was just looking for information and came accross this site - looking for direction if possible. i have a bother living in Germany, he's been diagnosed with cancer, stage 4 lymphoma deemed terminal with 6/12 months left to live.  

i'm trying to help from a distance and to understand what assistance is available from the health care system in Germany. Google searches have brought little info back. i don't speak German at all so communication with his doctor is not straight forward. 

what does the health care system offer for someone in my brothers position? if any? my only objective is to find as much information to hel him navigate this situation as best as possible.

he's never had to use the heath care system - with the exception of the local GP, which frankly has been exceptionally slow in getting him sorted with chemo sessions after being diagnosed. 

Thank You