Support from a Distance
When a parent, sibling, relative, or friend has been diagnosed with cancer, and they don’t live with you, it is difficult to know how and when to get involved. You may not consider yourself to be a caregiver, but you likely care a great deal and want to help.
The term long-distance caregiver is often used for anyone who provides some form of physical, emotional, spiritual, financial, or logistical support to a person with a serious illness while living at a distance from the person needing care. If you find yourself in this position, resources and support are available to help you navigate the issues that arise from the point of diagnosis, through periods of treatment, to survivorship or the possibility of bereavement.
Who is a Long Distance Caregiver?
Key Steps in Long Distance Caregiving
Reach Out for Support
Our Cancer Support Helpline provides free navigation for cancer patients, caregivers, and their families with a variety of needs — from getting information about cancer to just finding someone who is willing to listen.
Comprehensive Caregiving Guide
Learn about providing support from a distance, including ways to navigate different stages of support from the point of diagnosis through periods of treatment, to survivorship or the possibility of bereavement.
Seeking Caregiver Voices
Are you a caregiver to someone living with cancer? Help inspire others in a similar role by sharing your story.