Caring for the Caregiver

Caring for a cancer patient can be a daunting undertaking, but also a meaningful act of love. In this episode, Courtney shares her journey as a caregiver for her husband, Charlie. She supported him as he battled a brain tumor for 18 of their 19 years of marriage. Patrick and Laura also share their experiences of caring for their fathers. Washington University clinical psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Romo, offers her expertise in helping caregivers. Through Siteman’s support groups and individual sessions she helps them find balance in their lives, and validates their need to express and process the full spectrum of emotions.   

 

“This is Cancer” is brought to you by Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and produced at Spot Content Studio in St. Louis, MO.

 

For more information on topics discussed in this episode, go to:

https://siteman.wustl.edu/treatment/siteman-psychology-service/

https://siteman.wustl.edu/visiting/patient-and-family-services/

https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/

https://annieshope.org/

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/caregivers.html

https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/caregiver-support

https://siteman.wustl.edu/treatment/survivorship/