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When Someone You Love Is Being Treated for Cancer
    Posted: 11/28/2005



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Who Is a Caregiver?






Adjusting to Being a Caregiver






Caring for Your Mind, Body, and Spirit






Talking with the Health Care Team






Talking with Family and Friends






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The following free booklets may be helpful if your loved one is receiving cancer treatment:

These booklets are available from the National Cancer Institute (NCI.) To learn more about the specific type of cancer you have or to request any of these booklets, visit NCI's Web site (www.cancer.gov). You can also call NCI's Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) to speak with an information specialist.

We would like to offer our sincerest gratitude to the extraordinary caregivers, health professionals, and scientists who contributed to the development and review of this publication.

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