If a loved one receives a diagnosis of cancer, you want to be at their side offering care and assistance. Unfortunately, in many cases the realities of life may prevent that. You can still be a source of support when you follow these long-distance cancer caregiver tips. Providing Effective Long-Distance Cancer Care Contact the hospital … Continue reading Tips for Long Distance Cancer Caregiving
Going through cancer treatment can feel as though you’re fighting an uphill battle. Several different kinds of problems may arise during your course of treatment, but there are ways to lessen their effects or eliminate them entirely. Your friends at Issels® have put together a list of three cancer treatment tips that can help you … Continue reading Common Digestive Problems during Cancer Treatment, What to Do to Solve Them
We tend to think of National Cancer Survivor Day as a day that’s set aside to honor all of those who have beaten this dreadful disease. However, here at Issels® we feel that it’s also important to remember the unsung heroes. These are the people who have worked hard by their loved ones’ sides to … Continue reading June is National Cancer Survivor Month – Wear the Purple Ribbon
Resuming normal activities after immunotherapy for cancer is a good way to re-establish your sense of self and reduce the sense of isolation that may accompany treatment. Returning to work allows you to feel productive while interacting with others. No matter how long you’ve been away from work, the transition back can be a little … Continue reading Tips for Returning to Work after Cancer Treatment
Whether patients undergo traditional or alternative cancer treatments, there may come a time when further care requires a stay in the hospital. Even though the patients are surrounded by doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers, they benefit from continued support from their personal caregivers. If you are a caregiver for a hospitalized cancer patient, you … Continue reading Tips for Caregiving at the Hospital for Cancer Patients and Caregivers
Young adulthood is an exciting time of establishing independence, starting a career and finding romance. Becoming a caregiver for a parent with cancer is a major responsibility that may curtail some of these activities, but it can also strengthen your familial bond. Here are some tips for finding balance between your caregiver role and your … Continue reading Tips for Young Adults on Caring for a Parent with Cancer