Comprehensive resources and support for cancer patients and their caregivers.
NCI has information to help you care for a family member or friend with cancer—and yourself.
Comprehensive information about the roles, needs, benefits, and burdens of being an informal caregiver, along with ways to reduce caregiver burden.
Patient education materials from NCI focused on caregiver health and self-care strategies.
Specialized resources for caregivers supporting loved ones with advanced cancer, including end-of-life care considerations.
Understanding the comprehensive needs of caregiving to be effective and efficient in supporting cancer patients
Needs of caregiving to be effective and efficient in the various facets of support needed by the cancer patient they are caring for. Good points were raised regarding:
Found on this page plus additional comprehensive caregiver support materials.
Understanding the patient's specific cancer type, maintaining clear communication with healthcare teams, managing daily responsibilities, and seeking emotional support are all essential steps to provide compassionate care.
Educational resources to assist with caregiving and self-care
This video series offers educational support as you assist with the everyday needs of your loved one, as well as self-care techniques to improve your own quality of life.
Drain care, lifting, pain management, medication management, symptom/side effect management, and identifying signs of infection.
Nutrition, physical activity, stress management and coping, dealing with fear of recurrence, and deep breathing/meditation.
How to effectively communicate your loved one's needs to the cancer care team.
Caregivers share their experiences through the ups and downs of their journey.
Comprehensive links to support services and information
Comprehensive guides and resources for caregivers of cancer patients.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network resources for patients and caregivers.
In a recent study published in JCO Oncology Practice, Steffensen et al examined the process of shared decision-making (SDM)....
Organizations dedicated to supporting cancer caregivers
Has a hotline that both patients and caregivers can call to get advice for emotional/mental health support resources in their community.
Provides online advice and information for cancer caregivers, and helpline and support programs at local affiliates.
Hosts virtual and in-person support groups and workshops for cancer caregivers.
Offers video series tailored for family caregivers on mobility and wound care, with more topics to come.
Provides a booklet on "Caring for the Caregiver," that includes guidance on making time for yourself, navigating complicated feelings, and asking for help.
Helpful resource information from the CDC for Caregivers to take care of themselves.
Recommended reading materials for caregivers
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Suggested books for caregivers from Dana Farber Cancer Center.
View Reading ListHighly rated books for cancer caregivers available on Amazon.
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Designed to cover a host of topics on caregiving, The American Cancer Society Complete Guide to Family Caregiving, Second Edition gives caregivers detailed information, helpful support, and practical answers to questions that may arise while caring for a loved one facing cancer.
