Caring for a family member or friend who has cancer
Caring for someone with cancer can involve providing emotional support, practical help, and companionship. There are over 200 different types of cancer and they affect people differently. Therefore every cancer carers journey and experience is different. However there is information available that may be relevant to many, we have tried to use this space to collate the most valuable resources that will support you.
If the person you look after is in hospital, help and support is usually arranged before they go home. Tell the healthcare team that you are a carer, so that you can be part of the plans for going home.
How much care you provide can change over time. You may do less if the person you are caring for has finished cancer treatment and are is recovering. Or you may do more if their cancer becomes more advanced.
Resources
Macmillan have a range of useful booklets and guides that can be viewed online and downloaded. Take a look.
My Wellbeing Space is an online platform that has been developed to help you during and after cancer treatment by providing good quality information and support, whenever you need it. This information is designed for cancer patients and carers.