Need advice on caregiving

[vinipathak]

Hi!

My mother is a stage 3 breast cancer patient. She has just completed her 2nd out of 4 planned Chemo. I am writing this post to seek some guidance on caregiving. I stay in a different city because of work and don't get to go home very often. During the initial days of treatment, I took leave and helped in finding doctors and getting the treatment planned etc. However, currently, it's only my father who takes care of her. I wanted to ask how can I support and effectively contribute to her treatment, considering I live in a different city and can travel only once a month for 3-4 days.

[pprabhu]

Hi Vini,

You seeking some advice itself shows your concern and care for your parents.

Dont be sad that you can visit just once in a month.

Maybe good to plan your visit so that it coincidences with the hospital visit so that you can be there with your mother.

Calling up once in a while, texting them and even sending some whats app forwards (though silly it may seem) does help in small ways to keep them occupied.

If she is interested in reading books be it newspaper, novels, religious books, chats make sure she is occupied and everyone around is positive.

[sumeet_shah Administrator in reply to pprabhu]

Very well said, pprabhu

[Prakash_Pandey]

here's an article I found that can help.

zenonco.io/a-little-care-fo...

[pray2020]

hi vini, i took unpaid leave for 4 months to do so. i know its not feasible for everybody to do the same. you do what ever the best you can. if possible hire a help who can support your dad.

hope your mom is doinf well and wish her speedy recovery

quick question- did your doc shared the entire chemo plan beforehand? im new to it and im bit nervous that should i take 2nd opinion on whether the treatment is correct or not