Caregiving

People caring for others often neglect their own health. In doing so, they violate a basic rule: You cannot take care of someone else if you do not first take care of yourself.

Men whose partners are diagnosed with cancer may need to learn new strategies to become effective caregivers.

Here are some important tips for cancer patients and caregivers to reduce stress, take care of themselves and enjoy the season.

Caregivers may grapple with practical and emotional challenges as they help loved ones manage cancer-related pain.

With cancer treatment being delivered more in an outpatient setting, the burden of home healthcare has shifted more to family caregivers.

Caring for a loved one means being there through treatment, side effects and worry—but also finding time for yourself.

Online support groups are growing in popularity as an outlet for stressed caregivers.

There is a lot of pressure on cancer patients to stay cheerful and only focus on the positive during treatment and beyond. I think this is overrated and can stifle the process of coming to terms with this disease.