Aimee Rodriguez

Feeling like I’m winning against the #caregiverburnout and then days like the last few hit, when I actually have time but can’t seem to feel satisfied, can’t think what to do for myself and revert to putting all mental energy on to-do lists. I’m so tired of this headspace. #caringthrucancer

06:59 PM - May 08, 2023

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When you’re a #cancercaregiver and it’s your turn for #scanxiety . . . How many of us put off our own appts & screenings because we can’t handle any more #cancer ?

#caringthrucancer #cancercaregivers #caregiversupportgroup #caregiverawareness #caregiverburnout #caregiverstress #familycaregiver

01:30 PM - May 08, 2023

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I admit it. One of the first thoughts that came to mind when I assumed the mantle of #cancercaregiver for my husband was, “I got this, I got you…. But who is going to take care of me?”
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#caringthrucancer #cancercaregivers #caregiversupportgroup #wecandohardthings #caregiverburnout

11:13 AM - May 03, 2023

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Jo she/her Thompson

@Jojot253

In response to Aimee Rodriguez.

This right here? THEE fucking truth.

12:12 AM - May 02, 2023

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#caregivers feel a ridiculous amount of guilt for a ridiculous amount of things, including what I call Comparison Guilt. Read more at https://caringthrucancer.c...
#caringthrucancer #cancercaregivers #cancercaregiver #wecandohardthings #familycaregivers #caregivertips

10:01 AM - May 02, 2023

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Mischievous Pixie

@MschievousPixi

Hubs has been is the hospital for a week & probably has a few more days to go. It has been a personally harrowing week for us. He had a mass that was successfully removed but me being damn near blind, handling 2 dogs, normal house chores and a possible cancer diagnosis got me twistin'. Him, too.😞

09:05 PM - Apr 30, 2023

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Michelle Balog

@Michelle_B

May is brain tumor/cancer awareness month. Get you and your kids eyes checked. Its about so much more than just vision. My sons tumor, and countless others like him, was caught through a routine eye exam.

09:58 AM - May 01, 2023

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David Stanley

@DStan58

It's #melanomamonday . You can read my 1st person account of my #Melanoma story here.
More cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in a day than all other cancers combined. Oral squamous cell killed my brother. 2 lesions, same size. I lived, Mikey didn't.

https://www.amazon.com/Mel...

10:09 AM - May 01, 2023

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Kevin Ault

@KevinAult

“One thing that I was a little surprised about was how easy it was to begin to have this conversation with families [with] 9-year-olds and really just focus on #cancer " https://www.healio.com/new...

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Reframing HPV shot as cancer vaccine improved uptake among 9-year-olds

WASHINGTON — Experts at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting suggested reframing conversations about HPV to encourage parents to get children vaccinated starting at age 9 years.

05:08 PM - May 01, 2023

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When you’re on the path of #burnoutrecovery and you know prepping food ahead of time helps you eat better but you hate it with every fiber of your being so you eat a chocolate chip cookie with milk to get you through.

#caringthrucancer #cancercaregivers #cancercaregiver #caregiverburnout

10:14 AM - May 01, 2023

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We thought we knew what to expect, what a spot on an MRI meant and how to handle it. We’d been through it, spoke the language, had been on the inside.
That’s when we learned another hard truth about a #cancer journey: you never fucking know.

#caringthrucancer #cancercaregivers #caregiver

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How I became a cancer caregiver: Part 2 - Caring Through Cancer

I’ve written about how we learned my husband had cancer, but as any caregiver will tell you, diagnosis is only the first part of the story.

08:48 PM - Apr 20, 2023

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Miss Lil' Bit Angie

@Neurofabulous11

#caregiverburnout 💜♾️
I honestly don't think this is discussed enough. It's a real phenomena, and can cause significant mental health setbacks, and other health issues.
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07:43 PM - Mar 29, 2023

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As a #cancercaregiver I struggled with whether or not what I was doing was “heroic” in the face of my husband’s literal life and death struggle. What I realized is that it’s less about the hero-dubbing and more about who’s doing it.
#caringthrucancer #Caregiving #caregiver

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Caregivers: You are TOTALLY the heroes - Caring Through Cancer

Caregivers often dismiss the heroism of the work they do. Saying we're heroes ourselves comes with too many doubts. But it's less about whether or not we're heroes and more about who's saying it. The patients telling the caregivers we're heroes? Now that means something.

08:49 PM - Apr 18, 2023

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#cancercaregivers I have news for you: You are not the hero.
#caringthrucancer #caregiver #cancercaregiver #familycaregivers #cancer

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Caregivers: You are not the hero - Caring Through Cancer

As a caregiver, you hear over and over how strong your loved one is, how he’s a hero, how he’s amazing. But if we’re being completely honest here, we want some credit too.

09:47 PM - Mar 27, 2023 (Edited)

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Michelle D

@OTDMichelle

For anyone out there who are caregivers, to elderly parents, family with disabilities, or for any other loved one, it is hard, I see you, we are doing our best! I am learning daily that I can’t do it all and that is okay - gotta use my resources, ask for help, & get my own mental health support!

03:23 PM - Mar 13, 2023

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When you’re in the thick of #caregiverburnout , feeling like the weight of the world is on your shoulders and you’ve got no one on your side, and then your dog looks at you like this. 😭
#caringthrucancer #cancer #caregiver #familycaregivers #wecandohardthings #yellowlabs

Yellow lab looking into viewer’s eyes with ridiculous amounts of love

11:04 AM - Mar 17, 2023

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Friends don’t let friends drown under the weight of #Caregiving . Here’s what to say (ahem: how to help) a friend who is caring for a loved one through #cancer or any other kind of life altering diagnosis. 1/8

#caringthrucancer #caregiver

07:12 PM - Mar 15, 2023

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The crazy shit in your closet when you’re a #caregiver for a loved one with #cancer .
#caringthrucancer

09:22 AM - Mar 13, 2023 (Edited)

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Here’s how #caregivers can turn “You’re so strong” from annoyance to anthem.

#caringthrucancer #cancercaregivers #cancercaregiver #caregiverawareness #wecandohardthings #familycaregivers

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The Myth and Truth of "You Are So Strong" - Caring Through Cancer

If there’s one thing you are guaranteed to hear as a caregiver, it’s “You are so strong.” It’s meant as a compliment, but there are incorrect assumptions behind this sentiment, as well-intentioned as it may be.

06:14 PM - Mar 08, 2023

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Mr. J

@Direllac12

If you always worry about what everyone else is doing, you will eventually forget about yourself. Never lose sight of the fact that self care is of the utmost importance. It's okay to say no, to not be the one that everyone comes to, to put yourself first when needed.

06:44 AM - Mar 07, 2023

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Patsy

@PatsyBaloney

In response to Aimee Rodriguez.

As a cancer patient who cared for myself, and as a caregiver for a parent (Lewy Body dementia) I cannot emphasize how perfect this article is. Friends/family might want to help but they just don't know how. This is a must-read for everyone.

Thank you for this!! ❤

10:10 AM - Mar 06, 2023

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Hot take: If you're telling #caregiver "Let me know how I can help," or "You're so strong," you're doing it wrong.
Here's what to say to #cancercaregivers instead.

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What to say to a cancer caregiver - Caring Through Cancer

What can you say when someone you care about is carrying the heavy, heavy load that is caregiving? How do you give them strength? Short answer: Share your admiration for their burden by helping alleviate it.

09:54 AM - Mar 06, 2023

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East coast vibes. #nofilter

06:31 PM - Mar 04, 2023

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My view today. I mean, COME ON. #nofilter

10:24 AM - Mar 04, 2023

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