Former
US President Jimmy Carter will receive hospice care and "spend his
remaining time at home with his family" instead of additional medical
intervention, the Carter Center said.
Mr Carter, 98, is the country's oldest living former leader.
The Democrat served one term from 1977 to 1981. He was defeated in his re-election bid by Ronald Reagan.
He has suffered from recent health issues including a melanoma that spread to his liver and brain.
"He
has the full support of his family and his medical team. The Carter
family asks for privacy during this time and is grateful for the concern
shown by his many admirers," the Carter Center said in a statement.
Mr Carter has the distinction of being a former US president longer than anyone else.
Since leaving the White House, Mr Carter has remained active, carrying out humanitarian work with his Carter Center.
He went on to gain an international reputation for his work in promoting human rights, winning a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
