Caregiving
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Caregiving With Confidence
Finding Your Own SupportSupport groups and online communities can help caregivers process emotions.
by K.J. Bannan
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Sound Advice
What should I do if my loved one refuses to start cancer treatment?A clinical psychologist recommends keeping the lines of communication open as you work to understand your loved one’s reasoning for not pursuing treatment.
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Caregiving With Confidence
Navigating Those First Oncology AppointmentsAccompanying a loved one to oncology appointments can be stressful. A little preparation and grace can go a long way.
by K.J. Bannan
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Sound Advice
What Can Cancer Caregivers Do to Reduce Stress?Taking time for yourself and delegating caregiving duties can help alleviate stress.
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Caregiving With Confidence
Who Am I?When the caregiver role eclipses your identity, you can take steps to reclaim the life you’ve set aside.
by K.J. Bannan
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Caregiving With Confidence
Keeping Stress at BayCaregiving stress may feel inescapable, but several habits can help put overwhelm in check.
by K.J. Bannan
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Caregiving With Confidence
Scans Are Clear, So Why Am I Still Upset?Despite the joy that comes from learning that a loved one’s cancer is gone, caregivers may struggle with lingering fears and anxiety.
by K.J. Bannan
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Caregiving With Confidence
Travel Tips for CaregiversWhen a loved one is undergoing treatment for cancer, you can still make plans to go away together.
by K.J. Bannan
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Caregiving With Confidence
The Lies We TellEven with the best intentions, caregivers can't do it all—despite what they might tell themselves.
by K.J. Bannan
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Lessons Learned as a Caregiver and PatientAfter caring for her husband during his cancer treatment, Miriam Díaz-Gilbert was prepared to face her DCIS diagnosis.
by Miriam Díaz-Gilbert
