Welcome to Cancer Caring Coping
Within these pages you will see and hear the stories and experiences of real cancer caregivers who want to give support, advice and tips for coping in the caring role. Importantly, if you are a cancer caregiver, you will find guidance on how to look after yourself as well as your loved one.
CANCER CARING COPING
An Introduction
Here at Queen’s University Belfast, we’ve conducted research which has showed us that, if you care for someone who’s affected by cancer, be that a family member of a friend, then your health can also be affected.
Dr Olinda Santin, from the School of Nursing and Midwifery, gives an introduction to the information and support, available on this website.
What helps us
Cancer Caring Coping
Bereavement and Life After Caring
For some carers bereavement is a reality. Carers who have experienced the death of their loved one share painful and emotional stories of loss and how they cope in the days, weeks, months and years afterwards.
Life After CaringOur Stories
Real Carers
Our Stories
Meet real carers, and hear their stories and experiences in full.
Our StoriesSupport for the Emotional Impact of Caring
Advice & Support
Support for the Emotional Impact of Caring
Looking after someone with cancer can have an emotional impact on you as carer. It's OK to feel a range of emotions and there are a number of ways in which you can support your own wellbeing.
Emotional SupportFinancial and Employment Support
Advice & Benefits
Financial and Employment Support
Caring for someone with cancer can have financial implications. And if you are employed the experience can also impact on your job and income. There is advice and support available and you may be entitled to benefits.
Tips on FinanceTop Tips from Professionals
Top Tips
From Professionals
Professionals give their top tips for coping with a cancer caregiving role
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