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‘It was shocking’: How to manage being a family caregiver for a cancer patient

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Updated on: 07 November,2024 12:12 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Raaina Jain | raaina.jain@mid-day.com

The journey of cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery is not easy to navigate. While there are many resources available for cancer patients, the challenges faced by the caregivers i.e., the loved ones of the patient, are often overlooked

‘It was shocking’: How to manage being a family caregiver for a cancer patient

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Key Highlights

  1. Every year, National Cancer Awareness Day is observed in India on November 7
  2. The role of family caregivers in the journey of treatment and recovery is often overlooked
  3. Caring for a family member or friend with cancer comes with a lot of responsibility

Trigger Warning: Mentions of illness and mental health challenges

When Manav’s* mother got diagnosed with cancer in early 1990s, it came as a shock for the entire family. “It was shocking. It wasn’t even the last thing we were expecting. When we got the news, we just didn’t know what to do,” he shares, adding, “In those times, the awareness about cancer was limited and we felt helpless. We went to several doctors before we could get the right treatment for her. To see my mom go through all the effects was heartbreaking."

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