Compassion Fatigue: A Caregiver's FightBefore my husband’s fight with cancer, I never heard of compassion fatigue. Then again, I was never faced with being the caregiver...reactions8comments
I'm Not a Caregiver — I'm a Sharegiver. Here's the Difference.My name is Rhonda Meckstroth and this is my first article. Who am I? I am a daughter, sister, mother, and wife...reactions6comments
An Interview with My HusbandSince I’ve written many articles from my perspective as a person living with lung cancer, I thought it might make a good...reactions2comments
Empower PartnerWords and terms can make a huge difference when it comes to getting over hurdles and challenges. I hold the same sentiment...reactions2comments
Caregiver Topic: FatigueWhen one is diagnosed with cancer, we often designate someone to be our caregiver. This can be a partner, child, parent, friend...reactions3comments
A Caregiver's CareSometimes it’s difficult to wrap your head around how you’ve gotten to this place with cancer. The same sentiment holds true for...reactions2comments
Five Helpful Tips for CaregiversReceiving a diagnosis of lung cancer can be a life-altering experience, not only for the person diagnosed but also for the spouse...reactionscomments
The Psychological Battle May Be More Difficult for Co-SurvivorsI have had the distinction of being a caregiver or co-survivor of a close family member, my brother, as well as a...reactionscomments
The Patient Becomes the CaregiverI was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2013, fast forward four years and I am sitting in an ER with my mom...reactions2comments
Long Distance Caregiving: Staying ConnectedWhen someone you love is sick, it can cause stress and anxiety. Illness, especially cancer, can take a physical and emotional toll...reactionscomments
Duties of a CaregiverAs we're in the flow of the year 2020 let’s grasp how we all move forward in the new decade in lung...reactionscomments
Resources for Cancer CaregiversWhen your loved one has cancer, you, the caregiver, need help too. The type and frequency of help that's needed can vary...reactions2comments
It’s Okay to Feel Exhausted: Caregiver Fatigue and BurnoutWhen we think about fatigue and cancer, we often think about the physical and emotional toll cancer takes on the person diagnosed...reactionscomments
How to Help a Loved One in Denial About Their IllnessGetting news that you have been diagnosed with cancer can be very scary. Finding out that your cancer may be terminal or...reactionscomments
Three Legal Documents Caregivers NeedAs caregivers, you may be in charge of a partner, parent, grandparent, or other loved one with lung cancer. Although every patient’s...reactionscomments
An Open Letter to CaregiversDear Caregiver, I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer back in October 2012. While I am feeling quite well most of...reactions2comments
