For men living with prostate cancer, caregivers and family members are often the quiet strength behind the journey. They help coordinate appointments, support treatment decisions, communicate with healthcare providers, and manage the day-to-day needs of cancer care. But caregiving is more than a list of responsibilities. It is also an emotional journey marked by love, concern, uncertainty, and sacrifice.
Too often, caregivers’ emotional well-being is overlooked. Many caregivers focus so much on their loved one’s needs that they set aside their own stress, fear, grief, loneliness, or exhaustion. Over time, the weight of caregiving can affect a caregiver’s health, relationships, and quality of life.
“Caring for the caregiver is not an afterthought; it is an essential part of survivorship.” -Keith Crawford, MD, PhD
At the end of this session, attendees will:
- Understand the emotional impact of caregiving in prostate cancer survivorship.
- Recognize signs of caregiver stress, burnout, grief, and isolation.
- Learn practical ways to protect caregiver well-being and ask for support.
- Explore how families, healthcare teams, and communities can better support caregivers.
Agenda:
Understanding Caregiver Well-Being During the Advanced Prostate Cancer Journey: Dr. Crawford will discuss the challenges caregivers face and ways to support their own well-being while caring for a loved one.
Caregiver Discussion: Sharing Experiences and Finding Support: A panel of caregivers will address their experiences and sources of support.
Clinical Trial Highlight: Dr. Crawford will provide an overview of the IDeate-Prostate01 & Ideate-Prostate02 clinical trials.
Survivor Man-to-Man Session: An informal discussion among prostate cancer survivors attending the in-person meeting at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9817703186941/WN_tQHrEPaGQFCqKTtlNHIgRA