Caregiving
Cancer Caregivers Are ‘Often Unseen’
Cancer caregivers go through trauma that is often unseen and unrecognized, though some organizations are trying to change that.
The Good Fight
What Happens When ‘The Caregiver Needs a Caregiver’ in Cancer Care?
When both a patient and their loved one acting as their caregiver are facing cancer, “there has to be proper care for both,” one expert tells CURE®.
Distress Screening Is Needed — But Uncommon — Among Cancer Caregivers
Most oncology clinics screen for psychosocial distress among patients with cancer, but the same can’t be said for their caregivers, recent research found.
Work-Life Balance ‘Crucial’ for Head and Neck Cancer Caregivers
Caregivers of patients with head and neck cancer tend to face severe stress and burden related to their jobs, and it’s essential to implement more work-life balance.
Caregivers of Patients with Head and Neck Cancer Have 'Negative Consequences' on Health
Caregiver burden was prevalent among caregivers of patients with head and neck cancer, due to lack of patient employment and poor health-related quality of life.
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.
Caregivers Need to Balance Self-Care While Caring for a Patient With Cancer
As caregivers become more integrated into the health care delivery process for patients with cancer, their own needs should still be focused on pertaining to mental and physical health.
Cancer Survivors, Loved Ones Share How They Advocate
We recently asked our audience how they advocate for themselves and others in the oncology space. Here’s what they had to say.
My 4-Year-Old Taught Me to Live with My Heart as Well as My Head During Cancer
Even after my son survived cancer, I still had fears — and nightmares — of the worst.
Difficult Conversations and Realizations of Cancer
Cancer-related decisions put strain on relationships between myself and family members.
Dementia and Cancer Care: Frequent, Evolving Conversations Help Ensure Appropriate Care
Caregivers become increasingly important in medical decision-making for patients with dementia and cancer.
Honoring Cancer Caregivers on National Caregivers’ Day
In honor of National Caregivers’ Day, CURE® took a look back at some of our most popular content from and about cancer caregivers.
'Drawing on the Other Side' Amidst Cancer
When my wife was going through breast cancer treatment, I started drawing with my non-dominant hand as a means of distraction and self-care.
Share the Love: Cancer Survivors Offer Thanks to Those Who Helped Them Most
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked our audience to share some love for someone who helped them through their cancer experience. Here’s what they had to say.
Cancer Caregiving Is Like a ‘Full-Time Job,’ But One Couple Made It Work — Both Ways
Rickey and Marla Briskman’s marriage has grown as both have navigated the roles of patient with cancer and caregiver.
Caring for Spouse With Cancer May Increase Caretakers’ Risk for Anxiety, Depression and Other Psychiatric Disorders
The risk for psychiatric disorders increased for spouses of patients with cancer compared with those whose partners did not have cancer.
5 Things I Learned Going From Patient to Cancer Caregiver
Years after I went through mesothelioma, my husband was diagnosed with cancer, causing a reversal in the patient-caregiver roles.
‘Take Care of Yourself First,’ Says Lymphoma Caregiver
For National Family Caregivers Month, lymphoma caregiver Rickey Briskman explains the importance of caregivers putting themselves first.
Was I a Good Enough Cancer Caregiver?
As I enter my second year of grief and the shock and fog of the traumatic loss of my wife to cancer has waned a bit, sometimes I see things a little clearer. And one thing I do know, there was something that I did get right.
I Wasn’t ‘Just a Patient’ to My Oncology Nurse
My oncology nurse has been making connections with her patients for more than 20 years. I’m forever grateful I was lucky to be her patient.
