Learn what it means to be a caregiver and get strategies to make caring for your loved one easier.

In this episode we talk to Elizabeth Corkum about what it was like caring for her husband when he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Being a caregiver to a loved one living with an acute leukemia is an important and demanding role and unlike any other. The responsibilities are wide-ranging and many may be new to you. In this education session from our Acute Leukemia Interactive Workshop Donna Thomson, a caregiver, author and activist, discusses practical tips and strategies that you can u…

As a family member or friend who wants to help, it can be hard to know what to say or do. Remember that even when your loved one has finished cancer treatment, they will continue to need your support.

CML video about tips for caregivers

Tziona Lugasi, clinical psychologist in the hemato-oncology department at CHU Sainte-Justine, talks about the impact of cancer on children, teens and their parents, and the transition from pediatric care to adult health care.

Caring for your child diagnosed with a blood cancer can feel like your whole world is collapsing – but of course, collapsing is not an option for you. Spending time, as early as possible, on getting help with any mental health concerns is time well spent to strengthen your support of your child.

This video, told from the father's point of view, talks about the strains on himself, his wife, their child with cancer, and their other children. He describes every hospital visit, every round of treatment as "a rollercoaster of hope and fear."

A mother talks about how her world turned upside down when her 7-year-old daughter was diagnosed with a blood cancer. Already juggling work and family, becoming a caregiver on top of it all felt overwhelming to her. This mom's self-care took a back seat as she focused her energy on the care of her sick child.

Learn how to deal with a child that has cancer and their family, teachers and counsellors. How to communicate and coping skills. Included is a worksheet to help with keeping track of appointments.

Maura C. had recently returned to work after maternity leave when her daughter, then 15 months old, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and immediately admitted to the oncology ward. “This is a nightmare I’m not waking up from,” Maura thought over the 5 months her toddler was in the hospital. She says she and her husband moved from their initial …

Michelle Lambert speaks with Veronica Vardy, mother of 5 year old Amelia who is an ALL survivor. Veronica discusses the impact cancer had on her daughter, her family, and what her role as caregiver was like.

Learn how a caregiver should communicate with a loved one about diagnosis i.e. what to say and what not to say. Information on who can make up the healthcare team/specialists and what their roles entail.

Learn how caregivers take care of relationship changes, intimacy issues, childcare, communication, medications, young adults and waivers

Learn how to tell children about a loved one’s diagnosis. Learn what to expect and what to say by age groups.

Learn how Caregivers care for a loved one during treatment. How to prepare the home and keep the home safe for mobility of patients, what cleaners to use, how to deal with pets and overall safety.

Learn how caregivers care for their loved one's overall well-being, odours, dental, clothing, side effects, food and lifestyle

Learn how caregivers take care of a loved one's nutritional needs, from dehydration to healthy food choices.

In this worksheet learn to keep track of food, beverages, monitor weight and side effects.

In this worksheet you will find ways to plan meals, track food intake and keep notes.

This worksheet provides a worksheet to list and monitor, foods, grocery list, meals and provides guidelines for healthy eating and keeping track of meals and snacks.