Caring for the Caregiver: Emotional Well-Being in Survivorship
This month’s Managing Survivorship recap, “Caring for the Caregiver: Emotional Well-Being in Survivorship,” features Dr. Keith Crawford, Director of Clinical Trials and Patient Education at PHEN, and a caregiver panel including Mrs. Iris Womack, Mrs. LaDonna Christian, and Mrs. Ilene Womack. Each woman shares her personal journey while caring for her husband, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
If you were unable to attend, here are several key takeaways from the discussion with our caregiver panel:
- The roles of wife and caregiver may overlap, but the emotions and responsibilities can feel very different.
- Love and support are deeply connected throughout the caregiving journey.
- A strong bond of love can help sustain couples through the prostate cancer experience.
- Faith can be a foundation for strength.
- There is no shame in asking for support.
- You have a right to feel the way you feel.
Mrs. Iris Womack
Mrs. LaDonna Christian
Mrs. Ilene Womack
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Meanwhile, here are some helpful resources for you.
Early Detection & Screening Guidelines
PHENPSA.com helps explain that prostate cancer early detection screening aims to reduce deaths from prostate cancer by detecting cancer that may be life-threatening at an early stage, where it may be treated and managed effectively.
Prostate Cancer Pathways Treatment Options
PHENPath.com helps patients to understand their treatment pathways and treatment options and supports patients in making informed and shared-decisions with their doctors.
Clinical Trials for Prostate Cancer Diagnoses
PHENTrials.com provides easy access to clinical trials for all prostate cancer diagnoses. Patients can identify and review trials that may be appropriate for them. Increasing participation saves lives.