Caregiving
Adjusting to Cancer Together
Patients and their caregivers may benefit from community support and education following an MPN diagnosis
The Other Side of Shared Cancer Experiences
After my daughter was diagnosed with cancer, I began to share my experiences through writing, and through that I found camaraderie — and heartbreak.
Hospice in Cancer Care Helps Patients Fulfill Goals
Hospice care can be a valuable resource for patients with late-stage cancer who want to improve the quality of the rest of their life.
Mothering a Child in Cancer Survivorship
As a mom, I have the “worry gene,” though it got much worse when my daughter was diagnosed with cancer.
Support Groups Address Loneliness of a Cancer Diagnosis for Patients, Caregivers
Many cancer centers and nonprofit organizations offer resources for patients with cancer and their caregivers to see the support they need to navigate diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.
When a Parent Has Cancer, Children Become Young Carers — and That Changes Them
Children and young adults often take on more responsibility when their parent is diagnosed with cancer. A recent study surveyed these young carers about their experience.
Financial Toxicity From Cancer Can Affect Caregivers’ Health
The financial stress from a colorectal cancer diagnosis can negatively impact sleep and pain tolerance in partners of patients with colorectal cancer, recent research showed.
Caregiver Provides ‘Pillar of Sense’ to Patient During Cancer Treatment
A patient with head and neck cancer highlights the importance of a strong support system throughout the time he was recovering from surgery.
Remaining Positive Amidst a Stage 4 Rare GI Cancer Diagnosis
After being given 2 years to live by her oncologist, a mother of two children is trying her best to protect her family — and herself — from thinking too negatively despite having rare gastrointestinal cancer.
When Cancer Caregivers Depart
After leaving the hospital, I craved the security and support my cancer care team provided me.