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Approved by the Z Cancer Foundation | Editorial Board, 04/2018
Key Messages:
• Talk with your parent about his or her needs and expectations, your availability and limitations, and your feelings. These discussions can help prevent confusion and tension in your relationship.
• Organize your caregiving responsibilities and ask for help from family and friends to make the tasks seem more manageable.
• Taking care of your own emotional health, physical needs, and personal responsibilities will make you a more effective caregiver.
If your parent has cancer, you may feel torn between establishing yourself in the world and helping your parent. Caregiving can be a rewarding way to reconnect with parents. It may also limit your freedom and ability to explore new opportunities.