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Breast Cancer Caregiver Resources
Discover caregiving resources, programs, and tips to help you care for your loved one as you take care of yourself.
What to Expect When Caring for a Loved One
Caring for a loved one with breast cancer can be overwhelming, but you're not alone. Whether you're helping make medical decisions, offering support, or managing daily tasks, these tips and tools are here to support you.
Get answers to commonly asked questions, navigate caring for your loved one, and get self-care advice to avoid burnout.
Ways You Can Help Someone with Breast Cancer
Friends and family can care for their loved ones who have breast cancer in many ways. Take a look at these practical ideas for offering support so your loved one can focus on healing.
Guide Through Treatment Plans
Manage Daily Tasks
Help After Surgery
Access the American Cancer Society Caregiver Resource Guide for additional ideas
Mental Health Support for Caregivers
Caring for a loved one can be both rewarding and challenging. Caregivers may feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities. Responsibilities may range from going to appointments to keeping track of medical bills. Many caregivers have negative impacts to their emotional and mental health. Common mental health effects include anxiety, depression, grief, and burnout. Caregivers may:
- Feel like they don't have enough time for themselves.
- Not get enough sleep.
- Stress over their loved one's health.
- Feel isolated from their friends.
- No longer do the things they once enjoyed doing.
It's vital to seek support and community if you're caring for someone with cancer. To care for others, you need to take care of yourself.
Additional Caregiver Resources
Financial Support
Cancer can be costly. When supporting a loved one, it’s important to know what financial resources and benefits may be available as part of their health plan. However, that may still not cover enough. Here are a few more sources of financial help:
- Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition - A database of organizations that offer financial help for cancer patients.
- Financial and Co-pay Assistance from CancerCare.org - Programs that assist patients with cancer-related costs.
- Cost of Cancer Care tips from American Cancer Society- Tips for managing the cost of cancer treatment and care.
- The Pink Fund - Short-term support for non-medical bills during treatment.
Food Programs and Meal Prep
During cancer treatment, nutrition matters. Many caregivers find relief through home delivery. Mom's Meals provides dietician meals delivered to your door.
You may also be eligible for community resources through the American Cancer Society. Your local breast cancer treatment center may also have a patient navigator.
Medications
Get help managing your loved one's prescriptions as well as any side effects through myCigna. You can also ask questions, review medications, and request refills.
The Cancer Support Community has caregivers tips for medication tracking and pain management.
Transportation
Need help getting to appointments? The American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery® program matches patients with volunteer drivers in their area.
Some Cigna Healthcare® plans include transportation benefits. Log into myCigna or call the customer service on the back of your ID card.
Family and Spousal Support
Supporting a partner, parent, or close family member with breast cancer can be difficult. The Susan B. Komen Breast Care Helpline offers support referrals and counseling.
Access additional family support information from the Susan B. Komen Foundation
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Explore Member Benefits That Support Caregivers
If you’re a Cigna Healthcare member, you may have access to benefits to help you as a caregiver.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The EAP gives you access to clinicians for a range of support, including mental and emotional support, family and relationships, and more.
Caregiver Support Program
Depending on your plan you may have access to a Cigna Healthcare Caregiver Coach. This coach can help you create a support team, understand medical and mental health options, and plan for the future.
Log in to myCigna for your Perks and Programs
Mental Health Benefits
Help manage stress and anxiety through access to therapists, counselors, and more. Get care in-person or virtually using app-based therapy tools.
Log in to myCigna to explore your mental health benefits
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Even if you're not a Cigna Healthcare member, there are many resources available to you to assist you. Make sure to contact your insurance company to learn what caregiver benefits and services are available to you.
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