Caregivers to loved ones with cancer may experience feelings of guilt, or doubts or questions about their spirituality, faith, or religion. In addition, the cancer experience can come with ups and downs that affect their loved one’s mood and emotions. All of these new experiences can be stressful, but there are strategies and resources that can help you cope.

When caring for a loved one with cancer, you might find yourself in an unfamiliar role: care coordinator. Your role might include managing schedules, medications, doctor’s appointments, contacts, resources, insurance, bills, and more. This new coordinator role can be challenging. Discover strategies and resources to help you cope with the demands of these new routines and responsibilities.

Pancreatic cancer is diagnosed in more than 29,000 people in the United States every year. Most pancreatic cancers occur in people over the age of 55. This cancer is seldom caught early because the signs and symptoms often do not appear until the disease is advanced.

A cancer diagnosis can change the way you relate to your friends and loved ones. Here are some tips to help you navigate these changes.