Caregivers
Caregivers
While a cancer diagnosis is devasting for the patient, it also has an impact on the patient's caregiver. Bina Parekh, PhD, explains how caregivers experience different types of trauma, especially with the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Caregivers
Caregivers can vicariously experience trauma of the patient they are caring for. Bina Parekh, PhD, shares how this can impact the caregiver psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Caregivers
Vicarious trauma can manifest physically, emotionally, and psychologically. Those experiencing vicarious trauma may feel confused, irritable, or have trouble sleeping.
Caregivers
Caregivers and healthcare workers have chosen to put others before themselves. Bina Parekh, PhD, shares how going back to the basics can help with vicarious trauma.
CaregiversSkin Cancer
Caring for her husband Bill as he deals with skin cancer, Cathie Balthazor shares the importance of being there to listen to your loved one and care for his or her emotional life.
CaregiversLung Cancer
When her mother was diagnosed with stage IIIB lung cancer, Danielle Hicks took an active role in caring for her and found her purpose helping other patients going through the same fight.
CaregiversFamily MembersIssue Introductions
Take time to acknowledge all the people who have been supporting you along your journey—there may be more than you think.
CaregiversSurvivorship
By Sonia Su
As a 27-year-old, 3-time cancer survivor, Sonia Su explores the support her parents offered her as caregivers and offers advice to parents and caregivers seeking support for themselves.
CaregiversFamily Members
When his 91-year-old mother-in-law needed full-time care after her colon cancer diagnosis, Mark Ryan made some adjustments in the family home to ensure her comfort and well-being.