Chemotherapy Information for Caregivers
Caregivers' Support is Critical
If you are reading this, it is likely that someone you care deeply about has been diagnosed with cancer, which can be overwhelming and upsetting for them. Many people with cancer turn to spouses, family members, and friends for support. You might be trying to determine how you can help.
The role of the caregiver can range from providing emotional support to researching treatment options to helping your loved one stay on their treatment plan. Giving your loved one the support he or she needs is critical during treatment. In a survey of 150 cancer patients, almost all (99%) said their support network of friends and family was extremely important in helping them get through chemotherapy. Almost all also agreed that having people who care about them made them more motivated to get through chemotherapy as well as its serious side effects.1
This section will help you understand some of the feelings, needs, questions, and worries both you and your loved one may be experiencing as you move forward in the fight against cancer, and how you can help in your role as caregiver.
Dealing with the Diagnosis
Connecting with Others
1. Data on file, Amgen.
Understanding Cancer –
Chemotherapy Side Effects –
Treating Cancer in Other Ways
Tracking Your Test Results –
Understanding Insurance and Tax Issues
Chemotherapy Resources and Organizations –
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Talk to your doctor before you start strong chemotherapy to learn about helping protect against infection, a potential serious side-effect of strong chemotherapy.
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