NCUK Virtual Patient Handbook

For Family & Friends Here we use the term ‘carer’ to describe the role(s) taken on by partne It can be a huge shock when someone you care about is diagnosed w anxious yourself, but wanting to help where you can. Following a diag responsibilities, physical and emotional needs: whether intimate, socia Different families, and friendships, have different communication and c the past and developed ways of coping - which may or may not be hel lessen the shock, anxiety or even anger, you may feel now. “The transition from wife to caregiver was one I struggled with as I felt helpless. There’s nothing harder for me than watching a loved one go Caring for someone who has cancer can be emotionally and physicall remember to take care of yourself, too.”

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Clear, two-way communication, between you and the person you care some of the changes to your relationship and uncomfortable with othe physically is as important as the care and support you may feel you ne we discuss in this handbook may ‘touch a chord’ or mean something t Neuroendocrine Cancer As a ‘carer’ you also have access to our Information and Suppo We also have a dedicated online FB forum and onli “Sometimes as a carer it is hard to make any sense of it all and having worthwhile.It reminds you that you are not alone in all of this uncertain Even though we may never meet, in person, we share a bond ascarer but also caring for each other.”

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