Advice for Caregivers of Cancer Survivors
If you are caring for a person with cancer, you are a very important part of the cancer patient’s care team. Your role may change over the course of treatment. For example, you may provide mainly emotional support at the time of diagnosis, and take on daily tasks later on. You may help your loved one with household chores, personal hygiene, going to the doctor, and even paying bills.
While you’re caring for your loved one with cancer, don’t neglect to take care of yourself as well. Caring for a cancer patient can be very stressful. We offer helpful tips for caring for cancer patients and yourself, as well as links to more detailed information and resources.