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Supporting Caregivers: Real Stories and Expert Advice on Lung Cancer Caregiving

Supporting Caregivers: Real Stories and Expert Advice on Lung Cancer Caregiving

Update: 2025-05-29
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Shining a light on the caregiving journey for lung cancer patients, Dr. Allison Applebaum, founder of the Caregiver’s Clinic at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and caregiver Gail Fackler, along with her husband, Jim, speak candidly about the mental health challenges caregivers face, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The conversation covers the overwhelming realities of caregiving, from managing medical decisions to coping with guilt and loss of identity.


Gail and Jim share raw, honest stories about how caregiving has transformed their lives and relationships. Practical strategies for caregivers—such as task management, setting boundaries, and finding support networks—offer hope and guidance. Learn more about the  critical importance of mental health support for caregivers and the power of community in navigating this journey.


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Dr. Allison Applebaum, Founding Director, Caregiver’s Clinic, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center


Gail and Jim Fackler, Lung Cancer Caregivers and Patient


 


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Supporting Caregivers: Real Stories and Expert Advice on Lung Cancer Caregiving

Supporting Caregivers: Real Stories and Expert Advice on Lung Cancer Caregiving

Lung Cancer Foundation of America