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Aim: Our mixed-method exploratory study in a major Swiss cancer center sought to better understand compassionate presence, its benefits and challenges for patients and providers (ie, close relatives, close friends, and professionals\u2014all referred to here as providers). It also investigated providers\u2019 motivation. Method: Twelve multidisciplinary, specially trained professionals interviewed 50 patients who had received compassionate presence. All patients had advanced cancer with risk of death. Providers were also interviewed. Data on the positive and burdensome effects of compassionate presence on patients and providers were gathered using a specific protocol. This also served to record patients\u2019 characteristics and providers\u2019 motivations to give compassion and whether providers felt sustained (eg, by nature). Results: The study suggests a high impact of compassionate presence with benefits on patients (50\/50) and on providers (49\/50). 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