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The American Cancer Society has programs and services to help people with cancer and their loved ones understand cancer, manage their lives through treatment and recovery, and find the emotional support they need. And best of all, our help is free.
Being a caregiver of cancer patients can be stressful. Learn how to take care of yourself what to expect when caring for a cancer patient. Learn tips on how to cope, how to ask for help, and how to talk with others during this time.
Our 24/7 cancer helpline provides support for people dealing with cancer. We can connect you with trained cancer information specialists who will answer questions about a cancer diagnosis and provide guidance and a compassionate ear. Call us at 1-800-227-2345
Anyone with cancer, their caregivers, families, and friends, can benefit from help and support. The American Cancer Society offers the Cancer Survivors Network (CSN), a safe place to connect with others who share similar interests and experiences.
These groups focus on family concerns such as role changes, relationship changes, financial worries, and how to support the person with cancer. Some groups include both cancer survivors and family members.
CancerCare Walk for Hope. Support us by participating in a family-friendly 5K walk honoring those affected by cancer or donating online
Covers practical, coping, and communication tips for friends and family members of someone with cancer. Includes how to cope with your feelings and ask for help, tips on caring for both your body, talking with your kids about cancer, talking to the doctor, and your loved one with cancer.
It can be challenging to find the best ways to support a friend or family member with terminal cancer — that is, cancer that can’t be cured or has stopped responding to treatment. You want to support your loved one, but not overwhelm them.
But what can you do that will actually be helpful? We asked some of our patients to share the most helpful things friends and family members have done to support them during cancer treatment. Here's what they suggest. 1. Deliver meals. Organize friends and family to take turns preparing and bringing meals while the patient recovers.
Whether you’re a cancer patient, family member, friend, loved one, or caregiver, the Cancer Support Community (CSC) offers a variety of professionally led programs designed to assist you. We have 190 locations worldwide, with programs that include support groups, yoga classes, and educational workshops.