Caregiver Support Services
- "I shouldn’t complain about my feelings; it’s my loved one who is suffering."
- "How can I care for my parents when they live so far away?"
- "No matter what I do, I can’t seem to lift my husband’s spirits."
Caregiving is a full-time job. Whether you are caring for your spouse, partner, parent, child, or friend, you have an enormous responsibility and play a crucial role in the health care team. Sometimes this job is so overwhelming you can often forget your own needs in favor of your loved ones. Taking care of yourself will make you a much more effective caregiver. CancerCare is here to support you during this challenging time.
As always, CancerCare services are completely free. We provide services in both English and Spanish.
Counseling
Talk to a professional experienced in caregiver concerns. We offer free counseling for people with cancer, caregivers, family members and loved ones. Speak one-on-one with an oncology social worker.
Support Groups
You can also be a part of our caregiver support groups online or over the phone, all led by an oncology social worker:
- Online Support Groups
- General Caregivers/Loved Ones
- Lung Cancer Caregivers
- Young Adult (Ages 20-40) Caregivers
- Pancreatic Cancer Caregivers
- Parents of a Child with Cancer
- Teen with a Parent with Cancer
- Telephone Support Groups
- Caregivers
- Pancreatic Cancer Caregivers
- Parents of Children with Cancer
Connect Education Workshops
Stay on top of the latest medical information about your loved one’s diagnosis with our free Connect Education Workshops. And, we offer workshops specifically for caregiving concerns as well.
Upcoming Workshops
Listen to Past Workshops:
- For Caregivers: Coping with Holidays, Special Occasions and Birthdays, Throughout the Year
- For Caregivers: Coping with a Loved One's Cancer During the Holidays
- Finding New Ways to Cope with Fatigue: Part II: Support for the Caregiver: Balancing Your Needs and Your Role as a Caregiver
- Part I: The Challenge of Creating Supportive Work Environments for Employees with Cancer and Their Caregivers
- Part II: The Bereaved Caregiver in the Workplace
Publications
Our Reading Room is like a personal tip-line, giving you useful and practical advice on managing side effects, finding resources, and communicating with the doctor.
Booklets
Fact Sheets
- "What Can I Say to a Newly Diagnosed Loved One?"
[Russian] - "Caring Advice for Caregivers: How Can You Help Yourself?"
- "Consejos para los Proveedores de Cuidado: ¿Cómo Puede Ayudarse Usted Mismo?"
Financial Assistance
Financial burden from cancer treatment affects the entire family. Often, caregivers take care of the most important financial responsibilities. CancerCare can help you navigate this challenging terrain.