The Caregiver’s Guide to Cancer Podcast
Treating cancer is more than chemo and radiation. To treat cancer, you have to treat the whole person… the physical, emotional and mental health of the individual. You also have to treat the physical, emotional and mental health of the caregiver. In this podcast, we‘re sharing our journey as a cancer patient and a caregiver. You‘ll hear how we navigated the process, what we wish we knew, what we learned and we‘re sharing stories and tips from other patients and caregivers.
How to Ask for Help
In this episode of the Caregiver’s Guide to Cancer, I share how to respond when someone says, ‘let me know if you need anything’.
I know that it sounds a little empty when someone says it but I truly believe…
Cancer Guilt
Episode NineIn this episode of the Caregiver's Guide to Cancer, I share a bit about the guilt that Jose feels for having cancer, for impacting our household, and for not being an equal contributor. Before I go too far into this, know that I do not feel like he has...
The Cancer is Back
Episode EightIn this episode of the Caregiver's Guide to Cancer, Jose and I share our story together for the first time. We take you on a chronological journey of our cancer story... up to TODAY, January 16th. We talk about what it's like to hear the word remission...
Riding the Roller Coaster of Cancer
Episode SevenOn this episode of Caregiver's Guide to Cancer, we're talking about some of the nuances of the roller coaster ride that cancer brings. Having cancer is like riding a roller coaster in the dark. You don't know when the next turn is coming. You don't know...
Build Your Cancer Support Team
Episode SixIn this episode of Caregiver's Guide to Cancer we're talking about how to categorize the activities needed to maintain your household while also juggling cancer. We're showing you how to build your cancer support team. Grab a pen and paper. You're going to...
Food is Both Your Enemy and Your Friend
Episode FiveOn this episode of the Caregiver's Guide to Cancer, we're talking about food. Food is one of the biggest struggles for cancer patients and their caregivers. What a cancer patient can eat one day, makes them sick the next. They feel awful and the caregiver...
Do What You Can and Outsource the Rest
Episode FourIn this episode of the Caregiver's Guide to Cancer, we're talking about the fact that you can't do it all and need to outsource household tasks. Oh and by the way, no one really expects you to so stop putting so much pressure on yourself. Outsourcing frees...
Self Care is NOT Selfish
Episode ThreeIn this episode, we're talking about the health of the caregiver and their self care. Caregiving is tough! It's a non-stop, 24/7 position and you never know what the next hurdle or need is going to be. You, the caregiver, must be healthy in order to fully...
Jose‘s Cancer Diagnosis
Episode TwoIn this episode of the Caregiver's Guide to Cancer podcast, Jose joins us to share a bit about being diagnosed with cancer. He also shares why we are so very passionate about caregiving and providing resources for caregivers. Whether you're a caregiver or...
Introduction to the Podcast
In this episode, I’m introducing you to the podcast.
I’m also introducing myself as a caregiver to a cancer patient.
We are currently undergoing treatments so you’re getting a really fresh and raw perspective…
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Our first resource and gift to you is our FREE Gratitude Journal
Cancer effects more than the physical body of the person with the diagnosis. Cancer effects the entire family both physically and mentally.
We’re firm believers that your attitude effects your outcome. We want you, the caregiver, to put your mental health and self care in the forefront of your mind. This gratitude journal is designed to help guide your thoughts throughout the day.
Remember, that the more grateful you are, the more you have to be grateful for. Yes, even now, when your loved one has cancer.