Caregivers need assistance in caring for a loved one who is undergoing treatment for cancer. It can be difficult to balance one's own well-being with the needs of loved ones. Caregivers can stay healthy and be better caregivers by focusing on their own health and seeking support.
It's easy to become absorbed in your caregiver role, so your needs go unmet. Taking care of yourself may appear straightforward, but when your focus is on someone else, it's easy to overlook simple ways to stay healthy. Consider the following self-care suggestions:
Tips for Talking about Lung Cancer-
1. Discuss your role ![]() | 2. Accept different reactions ![]() |
Tips for Coping with Your Emotions-
1. Accept all emotions- ![]() | 2. When you have a hard time staying positive, confide in someone you trust. ![]() | 3. Speak with a healthcare professional if you have any concerns. ![]() |
Tips for Staying Healthy-
1. Aim for 8 hours of sleep each night ![]() | 4. Consume a well-balanced diet ![]() | 3. Engage in some form of physical activity every day. ![]() |
Tips to Lighten the Burden-
1. Seek assistance from Caregiver Support Groups. ![]() | 2.Spend time with family and friends ![]() | 2. Visit your doctor on a regular basis for checkups ![]() |
Prepare yourself-
1. Knowledge instills confidence- ![]() | 2. Ask questions ![]() | 3. Call the Lung Helpline ![]() |
Reference -
Taking Care of Yourself as a Lung Cancer Caregiver. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/lung-cancer/family-and-friends/taking-care-of-yourself