Supporting Caregivers During COVID-19

Friends, family, and loved ones are essential parts of a patient's support system, but COVID-19 has altered their access to the care process and to care providers. On this mini-podcast, learn how the role of caregivers has changed during the pandemic, and how the cancer team can provide caregivers with guidance on taking care of patients with cancer. Guest: Lawrence D. Wagman, MD, Surgical Oncologist, Medical Director, City of Hope National Medical Center Related Content: Patient Navigation: Creating a Toolkit for Caregivers Creating a Caregiver Toolkit: 24 Tips for Caregivers Maintaining Patient Connections with Online Support Groups Mini-Podcast: COVID-19 Conversations with Patients Support for Caregivers of Cancer Patients, National Cancer Institute What a Cancer Caregiver Does, American Cancer Society The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author(s)/faculty member(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of their employer(s) or the Association of Community Cancer Centers.