Looking after someone with cancer

Booklet
Published: 01 Dec 2022
Next review: 01 Dec 2025
Edition: 8

This booklet is about looking after someone who has cancer. It is for anyone who gives unpaid support to someone who could not manage without this help.

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Published: 01 Dec 2022
Next review: 01 Dec 2025
Edition: 8

This booklet is about looking after someone who has cancer. It is for anyone who gives unpaid support to someone who could not manage without this help.

About this booklet

This booklet is about looking after someone who has cancer.

 

It explains:

 

- whatmakes someone a carer

- who can help support you and the person you look after

- how to look after your own needs

- the support available when the person you look after has symptoms or side effects

- how to manage practical, legal and money issues. 

 

We hope it helps you deal with some of the questions or feelings you may have.

 

Visit our online information about looking after someone with cancer.

 

We want everyone affected by cancer to feel our information is written for them. To do this we use plain English and we try to make it accessible and relevant to the widest range of people. Read more about how we produce our information.

 

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How we can help

Macmillan Support Line
The Macmillan Support Line is a free and confidential phone service for people living and affected by cancer. If you need to talk, we'll listen. 

 

Financial guidance
Financial issues can cause worry when someone becomes ill. You may be able to claim benefits to help you in your situation. You may also be able to get financial assistance from other organisations.
Welfare rights advice and tools

There are lots of benefits that could help you after a cancer diagnosis, but the system can be confusing. Our Welfare Rights Advisors are here to help.