Tools and Technology
Websites and Resources for Cancer Family Caregivers
Jo Hanson, RN, MSN, CNS, OCN®, Betty Ferrell, RN, PhD, MA, FAAN, FPCN, CHPN, and Marcia Grant, RN, PhD, FAAN
Ms. Hanson is a senior research specialist, Dr. Ferrell is a director and professor, and Dr. Grant is a professor, all at City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, California.
The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
J Adv Pract Oncol 2013;4:269-272 |
DOI: 10.6004/jadpro.2013.4.4.8 |
© 2013 Harborside Press®
ABSTRACT
Family members provide an estimated 75% to 80% of the care that their loved ones with cancer require. In many cases, these family caregivers (FCGs) are suddenly thrust into their role with minimal training and limited institutional support. This article provides a host of trusted resources dedicated to supporting FCGs in both the cancer and general medical settings.
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