Cancer has a deep impact on everyone involved. However, there are relatively few resources and tools that have been specifically created to support spouses and partners.

As part of my own journey as a caregiving spouse, I have assembled a wealth of information that has helped me and will help others who join this community.

Join our community (it's free!) and gain immediate access to all of our articles, worksheets, how-to's, resource links and discussion forums -- all developed specifically for you....as you support your loved one, and yourself, through the cancer journey.

 

Free Tips and Resources! The My Loved One Has Cancer free bi-weekly newsletter offers: Practical Tips for taking care of yourself, and your loved one Recommended Reading -- It's hard to sift through the all the books o . . . keep reading The First Few Weeks After Diagnosis Everyone is shocked when they first hear the word cancer. Some people may feel they know the test results before they hear them, but it's still a shock to hear the words spoken out loud. It's . . . keep reading Evaluating Cancer Treatment Choices Your loved one may have more than one treatment option, and it can be difficult and time consuming to choose among them. Making treatment decisions usually requires numerous conversations; with one an . . . keep reading Tips for Holiday Meals Between caregiving, working, cooking, taking care of the house, and general life issues, it often seems overwhelming to cancer caregivers to find the time and energy to participate in the holidays, ne . . . keep reading Asking for Help Many caregivers have a difficult time asking for help. It's often easier to say "no thanks" to well-meaning friends and family than to sit down and define how you could actually accept and use the he . . . keep reading Recommended Reading We are always searching for valuable books on both cancer and cancer caregiving. Here's a list of books that we like and highly recommend. Be sure to check back often as we will continue to add new titles. . . . keep reading Top 15 Tips for CareGivers -- Don't forget to take care of yourself! Taking care of someone with cancer is like a marathon....and of course all the focus is on your loved one's health. Don't forget your own, you need to remain strong for both yourself and your loved one. . . . keep reading More