What are some of the good qualities of a good oncologist?

Willing to show you statistics on the proposed treatment

Being a female oncologist

Being older in years

Having experience in treating that specific cancer

What are some questions can you ask your spouse's oncologist?

Who will be part of the treatment team?

What is the purpose of the proposed treatment?

What other treatment options are available?

What supplements should your spouse take?

Why do you need a second opinion?

Your spouse has a rare form of cancer.

Your spouse are uncomfortable with your current doctors.

Your spouse's cancer isn't responding to the proposed treatment plan.

You are used to being in control, you feel like you don't have control on anything.

As a caregiver to your spouse, your health is number one priority.

Agree

Disagree

What are some of the documents you and your spouse need to get in order?

Living Will

Power of Attorney

Last Will & Testament

Proof of employment from his employer.

As a caregiver, you need to keep in constant touch with your primary doctor.

Agree

Disagree

You can inform your under age children about colon cancer diagnosis later on.

Agree

Disagree

As a caregiver it is easy to adopt bad coping mechanisms because of overwhelm.

Disagree

Agree

Not every spouse can be a caregiver to their loved one.

Disagree

Agree

As a caregiver, you owe it to yourself to reach out and ask for help.

Disagree

Agree

You don't need to sit by your spouse's side during all his chemotherapy treatments.

Disagree

Agree

Taking care of your self, will make you a better person and a better caregiver.

Agree

Disagree

It is important to maintain your hobbies as you take care of your spouse

Disagree

Agree

What are some of the causes of caregiver burn out?

Neglecting your mental health

Identifying what you can and can't do

Finding opportunities to do the things you enjoy with your spouse

Trying to do everything by your self

As a caregiver to your spouse, it is recommended that you:

Acknowledge your limitations

Take care of your spouse 24/7

Open up to your spouse when you feel scared.

Deal with your feelings later on.

It is recommended to ask your spouse what he needs help with?

Agree

Disagree

Your spouse is going through colon cancer treatments, and has mood swings. What are some of the causes of mood swings?

Side effects of chemotherapy

Anxiety caused by a sense of lack of control since other people are making decisions regarding on his life.

Arrogance

Fear of uncertainity that a cancer diagnosis brings.

As a couple you may need to seek to counseling because:

Some treatments may cause permanent body damage.

To help you identify the line between being a caregiver & a spouse

Working together to deal with the changes brought about by cancer diagnosis

To work through the side effects of colon cancer.

What is biggest side effect of chemotherapy?

Unintended weight loss

Dehydration

Hair loss

Immune suppression

Many caregivers suffer from anxiety, depression, weight gain & insomnia.

Disagree

Agree

Overtime, colon cancer treatments affect family life

Disagree

Agree

You & your spouse need to be able to talk about the disease and future.

Agree

Disagree

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