This week's artwork was donated by Vansom, a pediatric cancer patient who received treatment at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia . For Family and Friends Giving Care at Home. Further information is available on how to order this book.
Nothing is pleasant anymore.
There are too many problems for the family caregiver to find time for pleasant activities. The family caregiver feels guilty about doing enjoyable things when the person with cancer is sick. Understanding the Problem People with cancer tend to focus their attention on their problems. As a result, they may withdraw from the people and activities they normally enjoy. For example, they may stop seeing friends or lose interest in a favorite hobby, and the quality of their lives may suffer.