The overall health of cancer patients can greatly benefit from the support of family, friends and caregivers, who, in turn, need their own system of support and encouragement.
New treatments hold promise.
Cures on the horizon. Faced with seemingly healthy, intact families all around them, these moms, dads, children, siblings and friends of those diagnosed with cancer often feel isolated and overwhelmed. Physicians and health care professionals say the ongoing support of these families and friends can be critical to the overall well-being of cancer patients. These health professionals, acknowledging the role and needs of caregivers and family members, have created programs for them-or keep them in mind when they provide care for patients. And to Lenz, they are important.