Caregiving
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.