Resource Support
Curated resources, caregiver education, and trusted organizations to support you and your loved ones through every stage of the cancer journey.
Caregiver Support Video Series from Cancer.Net
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.
- Physical Care Training: drain care, lifting, pain management, medication management, symptom/side effect management, and identifying signs of infection.
- Caregiver Self-Care: nutrition, physical activity, stress management and coping, dealing with fear of recurrence, and deep breathing/meditation.
- Advocacy: how to effectively communicate your loved one's needs to the cancer care team.
- Caregiver Stories: caregivers share their experiences through the ups and downs of their journey.
Essential Caregiver Links
Support Organizations
American Psychosocial Oncology Society
Hotline for patients and caregivers to find emotional and mental health support resources.
1-866-APOS-4-HELPCancer Support Community
Online advice, helpline, and local affiliate support programs for caregivers.
cancersupportcommunity.orgCancerCare
Virtual and in-person support groups and workshops for caregivers.
cancercare.org/tagged/caregivingHome Alone Alliance
Video series for family caregivers on mobility and wound care, with more topics to come.
aarp.org/ppi/info-2017/home-alone-alliance.htmlNational Cancer Institute
Booklet on Caring for the Caregiver with guidance on self-care and asking for help.
cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/caring-for-the-caregiverAmerican Cancer Society
Guide for caregivers and family members, including self-care and navigating insurance.
Caregiver Resource GuideCDC Caregiver Self-Care Resources
Helpful resource information for caregivers to take care of themselves.
CDC caregiver self-careAmerican Cancer Society Video Series
Video series for caregivers and families.
Caregiver support videosCaregiver's Corner Bookshelf
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