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As more and more people are living with cancer, a greater number of people are taking on caring responsibilities.
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When the person you care for is having tests or being treated for cancer, you may face a range of practical and emotional issues.
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It’s important to have a good relationship with the health and social care professionals looking after your loved one.
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There are a number of people and services that can help you prepare to care for someone at home.
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There are practical things you can do to get the house ready before the person you care for comes home.
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The person you’re caring for may need practical help with things like medication. There is support available to help you feel more confident doing this.
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Caring for someone with cancer can be challenging and tiring. Help is available to support carers and enable them to look after their loved one.
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There are laws to protect you against being treated unfairly because you are caring for someone.
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If cancer gets worse, you may no longer be able to care for your loved one at home. Support is available to help you.
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It can take time to adjust to life after your caring responsibilities come to an end. There is support available to help you.
We have a range of information booklets written specifically for those supporting a loved one through cancer. Order them here for free.
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Grace, 23, shares her experience of caring for her boyfriend after he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
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