Cancer Caregiver

A compassionate caregiver for a cancer patient must a solid link in the patient's network of support. A cancer caregiver should be an emissary between patient and family so that the family understands the symptoms and the treatment stages. An in home caregiver can ease the family's burden by undertaking such tasks that might be particularly painful for a wife or a child to perform.

Decide whether you would be more comfortable having a professional home health caregiver take care of your loved one or whether you'd like to take on the duties of a voluntary family caregiver.

If your family member, friend or neighbor is suffering through cancer, acquiring the services of a cancer caregiver may help everyone cope a little bit better.