Connect With Other Caregivers
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Connect With Other Caregivers
Your family and friends can support you, but they probably won’t know exactly what you go through when your child has cancer. Talking to other parents who are in the same caregiving role reminds you that you’re not alone. Sometimes, just hearing someone say, “Me, too!” can help you carry on when things get hard. Ask your child’s cancer care team where you can find local or online caregiver support networks.
Food delivery
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Say Yes to Help
It can be hard to ask for and accept offers of help, but trying to do everything yourself can burn you out in a hurry. Make a list of the things you need done in a week -- walking the dog, picking up groceries, mowing the grass -- and figure out which ones you’d feel most comfortable handing over to others. Then when someone asks, “What can I do?” you’ll have an answer ready.
Getting organized
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Get Organized
The appointments, forms, and medications that come with your child’s cancer diagnosis can get overwhelming. Keep all her care info in one place. Set reminders for meds on your smartphone. Keep a notepad with you to write down questions for the doctor. A financial advisor can help you make a plan for your medical bills. Have a detail-oriented friend or family member? Let them do some of the planning
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