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For Caregivers, Family, and Friends

Information to help caregivers cope while caring for a loved one with cancer, as well as help someone with cancer cope with the illness.

On this page:
Support for Caregivers
Guides for Children and Teens Who Have a Family Member with Cancer

Support for Caregivers
When Someone You Love Is Being Treated for Cancer
Practical and supportive information to help caregivers cope while caring for a loved one with cancer.

Facing Forward: When Someone You Love Has Completed Cancer Treatment
Practical and supportive information to help caregivers cope with the shift in focus from treatment to recovery when caring for a loved one with cancer.

When Someone You Love Has Advanced Cancer: Support for Caregivers
Practical and supportive information for caregivers of loved ones with advanced cancer that is no longer responding to treatment. It explores many of the questions and crossroads caregivers may face.

Caring for the Caregiver
Practical and supportive information to help caregivers cope while caring for a loved one with cancer. It is an easy-to-read version of the booklet, When Someone You Love Is Being Treated for Cancer.

Communication in Cancer Care (PDQ®)
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Expert-reviewed information summary about communicating with the cancer patient and his or her family, including unique aspects of communication with cancer patients, factors affecting communication, and training in communication skills.
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Guides for Children and Teens Who Have a Family Member with Cancer
When Your Parent Has Cancer: A Guide for Teens
Help for teens living who are with a parent or relative who has cancer. Learn what has helped other teens get through this tough time. Also learn about cancer and how it's treated.

When Your Brother or Sister Has Cancer: A Guide for Teens
Help for teens who have a brother or sister with cancer. Learn what has helped other teens get through this tough time. Also learn about cancer and how it's treated.
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