My 68-year-old husband was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2004, had radiation...
Chemotherapy can affect a person’s mood, as can other medications such as steroids. It is important that you and your husband inform his doctor of changes in his mood to rule out any medical causes....
View ArticleMy cousin found out that his 4-year-old daughter has brain cancer and it...
It can be hard to know what exactly to say or do when a loved one is facing cancer, especially when you are supporting both the parents and a child through a difficult time. What can I say? Parenting a...
View ArticleMy husband was diagnosed with cancer in 2009. He finished treatment and is...
When a person with cancer has completed treatment and shifts from life as a patient to life as a survivor, the transition period can bring up mixed feelings and often takes time to process. Each person...
View ArticleMy dad was diagnosed with cancer last month. He and my mother live in another...
Being a “long distance” caregiver is a unique experience that can be especially challenging. Working to find balance between your own needs and the needs of a loved one with cancer can feel...
View ArticleMy grandmother has cancer. I'm worried about her, but even more so, I'm...
Many caregivers find it difficult to accept help. Caregivers often feel a sense of responsibility to take care of things on their own in order for them to feel that they’re doing “enough.” However,...
View ArticleHow can I support my cousin who has cancer without saying something stupid or...
It is common for family and friends to be unsure of how to best help support a loved one with cancer. There are so many different ways to be supportive, and everyone has a different set of needs as...
View ArticleI'd like more information about how to help a close friend being treated for...
One of the most powerful ways to help support a friend with cancer is to be emotionally available. Providing a listening ear and an openness to talk about even the most difficult of topics can provide...
View ArticleMy uncle has advanced stage cancer and is very weak. He no longer is able to...
Helping a loved one with cancer to manage symptoms and side effects can help caregivers to feel useful while also providing the patient with much-needed support. That said; I can hear how difficult it...
View ArticleMy mom is receiving palliative care currently at home. I really am feeling...
Caregiving is a difficult and an often unappreciated part of living with a person with cancer. It is physically and emotionally draining, if not exhausting, and others may not be aware of the...
View ArticleThree weeks before the holidays, my father was diagnosed with advanced...
Depending on your particular family and faith traditions, there can be a lot of expectations at this time of year, many of them focused around finding joy in the season. When illness or grief...
View ArticleMy mother was recently diagnosed with cancer and is seeing a local...
Caregivers struggle with how they can help their family member while at the same time not take over making medical and life decisions. One way you can feel more helpful is to find out information about...
View ArticleI'm wondering if there are any good resources out there that would help me...
Caring for a family member or loved one with cancer can be a full-time job. There are lots of unknowns and by asking for help, you have taken the first step in helping your mother. Luckily, there are a...
View ArticleOne of my best friends has had a bone marrow transplant for leukemia and will...
The transition home after a bone marrow transplant can be a time of great readjustment. There may be many outpatient medical visits and it will likely take time for the patient to return to normal...
View ArticleDo you know of any organization that would help me pay someone who takes care...
Unfortunately the financial impact of caregiving, whether by a relative, friend, or hired help, is under recognized. The type of assistance available for caregivers may depend on where you live, the...
View ArticleMy mother was recently diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer and about 2...
Dealing with a dual diagnosis of dementia and cancer brings many challenges regarding care. Start by assessing both you and your father’s needs as caregivers and the needs of your mother. What do you...
View ArticleI live in Queens, New York and my brother who has stage 4 colon cancer lives...
It is very difficult to be a long distance caregiver. I can sense that you really want to be there for your brother but are finding it hard to know exactly how. Loss of control is something that goes...
View ArticleMy 59-year-old mom had a tumor removed in 2002 and although her MRIs remain...
Caregiving for a loved one with limited mobility can be physically and emotionally overwhelming. Help comes in many forms, and it sounds like a combination of both practical and emotional support might...
View ArticleMy mom is currently undergoing treatment for cancer, and my dad feels...
I want to start with saying that what your dad is feeling right now is completely normal. Both patients and caregivers are experiencing a lot of isolation due to COVID-19 and social distancing...
View ArticleI'm a caregiver for a family member who has multiple myeloma and we are in a...
CancerCare is just one of the many organizations that offers financial aid to cancer patients (check our Financial Assistance Program page for current available funds). As a caregiver, you can...
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