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Caring for the Caregiver
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    Posted: 06/29/2007



Who Is a Caregiver?






Your Feelings






Asking for Help






Caring for Yourself






Going With Your Loved One to Medical Visits






Talking With Others






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National Cancer Institute
Current information and materials on all cancer issues
Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
Web site: www.cancer.gov
En español: www.cancer.gov/espanol
TTY: 1-800-332-8615
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American Cancer Society
Cancer information and support for cancer issues
Phone: 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)
Web site: www.cancer.org


CancerCare
Free support, information, and financial assistance
Phone: 1-800-813-HOPE (1-800-813-4673)
Web site: www.cancercare.org


Family Caregiver Alliance
Support for families and friends who are caregivers
Phone: 1-800-445-8106
Web site: www.caregiver.org


National Family Caregivers Association
Information, education, and support for caregivers
Phone: 1-800-896-3650
Web site: www.nfcacares.org


Another free NCI booklet, When Someone You Love Is Being Treated for Cancer, contains more detailed information for caregivers. To order this booklet, see the National Cancer Institute listing above.

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