By Matthew McKenzie – Facilitator of Cancer Caregiver group

Welcome to the October update from my National Cancer Caregiver Forum, reflecting on our meeting held on 30 September.

I chair this forum to help bring greater attention to the experiences of people supporting someone living with cancer. Cancer care can involve a whirlwind of appointments, investigations, treatment decisions and changes at home. Behind all of this, family members, partners and friends often provide considerable practical and emotional support.

Yet their own needs can remain hidden.

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