In this section of OralChemoAdvisor.com, our team of oncologists and oncology nurses will regularly provide education, insight, and practical advice for people with cancer, as well as their caregivers.
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Caring for a loved one with cancer means taking on many important responsibilities. But it is also important not to take away a sense of control from the person you are caring for. From time to time, caregivers need to stop and think about their role, and make sure they are allowing the person with cancer to make their own decisions about treatment and care. Learn more.
The chemotherapy drugs taken to treat cancer can also cause side effects. To effectively manage these, stay in close communication with the doctors and nurses on your healthcare team. If you understand the specific roles of each member of your treatment team, you will be better able to prepare yourself by asking the right questions. Find out how.
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Your Role as the Caregiver
by Kernie Ganteaume, RN, OCN (View bio)Caring for a loved one with cancer means taking on many important responsibilities. But it is also important not to take away a sense of control from the person you are caring for. From time to time, caregivers need to stop and think about their role, and make sure they are allowing the person with cancer to make their own decisions about treatment and care. Learn more.
Helping Your Team Minimize the Side Effects of Chemotherapy
by Beth Taubes, RN (View bio)The chemotherapy drugs taken to treat cancer can also cause side effects. To effectively manage these, stay in close communication with the doctors and nurses on your healthcare team. If you understand the specific roles of each member of your treatment team, you will be better able to prepare yourself by asking the right questions. Find out how.