Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire, a respected advocate for the Amazon rainforest and Indigenous rights, is receiving palliative care at his home in Brazil after being diagnosed with cancer at the age of 94. According to the Raoni Institute, the cancer was confirmed following his hospitalization in Sao Paulo in June due to a severe intestinal obstruction. Raoni underwent surgery and later returned to Peixoto de Azevedo, a city in the state of Mato Grosso. The institute emphasized that the focus is on ensuring Raoni receives proper care, remains comfortable, and stays close to his family and community, while requesting privacy and respect for the family’s decisions. Raoni has spent decades traveling internationally to advocate for the preservation of the Amazon rainforest and the rights of Indigenous peoples. Doctors have opted for palliative care due to Raoni’s advanced age, his overall health condition, and the high risks associated with aggressive cancer treatments. Palliative care aims to manage pain and other symptoms, prevent complications, ensure proper nutrition and hydration, and provide medical supervision, nursing care, and physical therapy to improve quality of life. It is often used when curative treatments are no longer the primary focus. Currently, Raoni is resting at home, surrounded by his family, community, and specialized health professionals. His care plan includes intercultural and spiritual support, reflecting his Indigenous heritage and allowing traditional healers to work alongside medical professionals. The Raoni Institute confirmed that Raoni was diagnosed with a "poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma," a type of cancer that originates in the glands and is more aggressive in its growth. The medical team has recommended palliative care due to his age and the risks involved with more intensive treatments. This care is being provided through a "home-based care program" in Peixoto de Azevedo. Raoni was hospitalized in Sao Paulo for a month following surgery for an intestinal obstruction and was discharged in July. Subsequent tests revealed the presence of a cancerous tumor. Despite his weakened condition, Raoni had recently participated in the Free Land Camp, the largest Indigenous demonstration in Brazil, where thousands gather annually to demand the recognition of their ancestral lands. His continued involvement in such movements highlights his unwavering commitment to Indigenous rights and environmental protection.