Family members often take care of people with cancer. This support can make people affected by cancer feel stronger physically and emotionally. But it can also be exhausting for the caregivers.
As a caregiver, you can contact the healthcare team at any time.
Typical tasks of caregiving include discussing treatment decisions and helping with day-to-day activities (like transport and going with them to therapy sessions), and providing emotional support. You may be also responsible for specific care tasks, such as tube feeding and changing bandages, or preparing special diets.
It's important to take care of yourself so that you don't push yourself too hard. The following questions can help you find your way around, ask for help and accept it: Can I and do I want to take care of it? Can I take care of it on my own or do I need help? What should I delegate?