Caregiving: How to Care for a Loved One With Cancer -- And Yourself

When someone is diagnosed with cancer, their life changes. But the patient is only one of the people affected by cancer. Life also changes for the person who helps the patient get through this experience -- the primary (main) caregiver. The caregiver becomes a valuable participant in the patient's care. Good, reliable caregiver support is crucial to the physical and emotional well-being of people with cancer. This document will give you some idea of what to expect if you become a caregiver for a person with cancer. It will also offer some suggestions for ways to take care of yourself during this time. Caring for a Love One With Cancer