Supporting Someone
What it's like from the other side
Caregiving is one of the hardest things you can do — and one of the least talked about. The exhaustion, the fear, the feeling of helplessness. These are stories from people who supported someone through cancer and can tell you what it's really like from the other side.
Caregiver stories
StoriesPersonal accounts from caregivers — partners, parents, children, and friends who supported someone through cancer.
CancerCare
- •Whitney M.: "Don't be afraid to reach out for help and find someone to talk to"
- •Jessica W. on how cancer provides "a crash course into what matters most"
- •Kathryn W. on the importance of listening and taking care of yourself while caring for others
Kids Just Want to Be Kids
PodcastWhen cancer affects a child, the whole family goes through it. A conversation about family impact, caregiving, and protecting childhood.
CancerCare — Cancer Out Loud Podcast, Ep. 75
How We Got Through It Together
PodcastA family's honest account of facing cancer as a unit — the conversations, the roles people play, and how to lean on each other.
CancerCare — Cancer Out Loud Podcast, Ep. 77
Educational videos on caregiving support
VideoVideos covering counseling resources, financial assistance, and coping strategies for caregivers.
CancerCare Video Library
Have a story to share?
If you've experienced supporting someone, your story could help someone going through it right now.
Share your storyStories and resources curated from CancerCare, a national organization providing free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer.