Resources For Caregivers

If you're helping a family member or friend with the daily challenges of a cancer diagnosis, you may feel overwhelmed with new tasks — navigating the healthcare system, researching support services, handling financial matters — while also trying to keep up with the responsibilities you had before you became a caregiver. Here you'll find resources, information and suggestions to help you look after your loved one — and yourself.

Tips for Caregivers

Tips to help you cope and plan, advice for parents with cancer, and a wealth of information on healthy eating and maintaining nutrition during treatment.

Information and Support

Sources for community services, educational resources, practical information, and ways to find support for yourself and keep family in the loop.

More From Our Nutrition Staff

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Meet Our Nutritionists

Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center has one of the largest outpatient oncology nutrition departments in the United States. Our team is a diverse set of professionals, each with a specialized area of expertise.

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Nutrition Services

Our nutrition experts help patients follow a healthy diet during and after cancer treatment. Learn about our nutrition services, including meal planning.

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Eating Well During Cancer Video Series

This video series and resource toolkit features Dana-Farber nutrition specialist Stacy Kennedy, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN, and explores how diet can help support your health and well-being during and after cancer treatment.