Cancer Caregivers Provide Support
When a friend or relative is going through treatment, providing love and support is important. Learn the value of being a caregiver when your loved one is affected by cancer.
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Source: CLL SocietyBeing a caregiver can be a long-term journey and one of the most important jobs you’ll have. Hear from actual caregivers about the best ways to care for your loved ones as well as the importance of caring for yourself.
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Source: CLL SocietyLearn the value of neighbors, community resources, and the importance of communication when you’re a long-distance caregiver.
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Author: Julie RevelantTaking care of a loved one who has cancer is certainly challenging but if you don’t make your own health and well-being a priority, you can easily get overwhelmed by all of your caregiving tasks. Here are tips to avoid caregiver burnout.
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Author: Sarah HandzelCaregivers play a crucial role in the cancer journey and help support the patient physically, mentally, and emotionally. Here, we offer tips on how you can set healthy boundaries in your role as a caregiver.
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Author: Deborah Abrams KaplanWhile caregiving can be emotionally taxing, Diana Lawton has learned a lot about how to cope throughout her journey. She has some tips on how caregivers can accept help.
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Author: Robin SearlesTips for staying healthy while helping a loved one through end-of-life cancer care.
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Source: Cancer Support CommunityAs a caregiver for a loved one with advanced cancer, there may be a few things you want to do.
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Source: Cancer Support CommunityAs you try to support and help the person you love, you must also think about your own needs. It is not selfish to think about yourself. In fact, it is important that you do so. Caring for yourself is a necessary part of being a caregiver.
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Source: Cancer Support CommunityWatch a brief video of Shelda, a caregiver, as she discusses the importance of developing a caregiver support plan.
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Source: Cancer Support CommunityWatch a brief video of Sheri, a caregiver, discussing the many roles of a caregiver.
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Source: Cancer Support CommunityWatch a brief video of Sheri, a caregiver, as she shares the value of finding time for yourself as a caregiver.
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Source: Cancer Support CommunityHear from Sheri as she discusses the need to take and keep good notes as a caregiver during doctor visits.
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Source: Cancer Support CommunityA cancer diagnosis extends to spouses, partners, siblings, children and friends. Find out what is involved in becoming a caregiver.
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Source: American Cancer SocietyCaring for someone with cancer and taking on new responsibilities can be time consuming. Check out these lists to identify strengths and weaknesses you can build on or improve.
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Source: American Cancer SocietyGood communication helps you, as a caregiver, express yourself, let others understand your needs, and understand the needs of the person with cancer.
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Source: American Cancer SocietyOne of the first steps after being told someone you love has cancer will be learning about their diagnosis. This will help you understand the disease process, and get an idea of what lies ahead.
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Source: American Cancer SocietyCaregivers may be partners, family members, or close friends. Most often, they’re an important part of the care team.
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Source: Cancer Support CommunityBeing a cancer caregiver is an extremely important role in any cancer treatment journey. Explore an informative blog post about a real caregiver story and tips for caregivers.
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Source: CancerCareIt can be overwhelming to be a caregiver for someone facing cancer. My Cancer Circle is a free service to coordinate volunteer activities, including meals, transportation, caregiver breaks and other tasks, in a private space.
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