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How to Provide Care
As a caregiver, you are a crucial part of your loved one's cancer experience. Many of the day-to-day tasks you face will be unfamiliar, but the information here can help you prioritize these tasks and manage any problems that occur.
 Caregiving: How to Care for a Loved One with Cancer—And Yourself
Being a caregiver means taking on many different roles. Get a better idea of what lies ahead for you.
 Managing Care at Home
It's no secret that many types of cancer treatment cause unpleasant side effects. Learn how to deal with some of the most common issues patients face.
 Delegating Patient Tasks
Family members and friends want to help. Let them. Read about how their different roles can help you with your tasks.
 Pain Control
Pain is a concern for many people with cancer. But it can be treated.
 Nutrition for Cancer Patients
Cancer treatment can greatly affect a person's nutritional needs. These strategies and recipes can help you provide proper nutrition for your loved one, even when eating becomes difficult.
 Home Care Agencies
Getting your cancer care at home often works best when you get help from professional home care agencies. Find out what to look for when selecting an agency.
 Hospice Care
When cancer treatments are no longer controlling the cancer, hospice care may be an option. Learn more about this type of care and how it may benefit your family.
 Financial and Legal Matters
Cancer often puts a large financial burden on families, in addition to the emotional stresses. Get help dealing with these financial and legal matters.
 
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