Care Partner
When someone you love hears the words “you’ve got cancer,” it changes your life, too. At PEN, we define a “care partner” as someone who is involved in the patient’s journey, whether it’s
- A partner, spouse, or parent who goes to all appointments and plays a key role in understanding and documenting the journey
- An adult child who lives far away but who wants trusted information
- A friend or relative who stays with the patient during treatment
- Someone who helps out when side effects of treatment limit the patient’s ability to care for themself
- Or many other roles connected to the patient.
In some situations, notably stem cell transplantation or CAR-T therapy, an informed care partner is essential to the success of the treatment and the safety of the patient. In every case, it is important for a patient to have someone who can be their eyes and ears when receiving what can feel like a firehose of information.
At PEN, we value your role and want to equip you with the knowledge you need to feel empowered as a care partner.
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Care Partner Programs
Variety of resources, including short videos and fact sheets, that we hope spark conversation and action as you take steps to stay healthy, manage a medical condition like cancer, or reduce the risk of cancer coming back.
Provides information and resources to help support care partners through the CAR T-Cell Therapy and Bispecific Antibody process.
Topics:
- Understanding Your Role as Care Partner
- Communicating and Collaborating with the Healthcare Team
- CAR T-Cell Therapy Tools and Support Resources
- Understanding Bispecific Antibody Therapy
- Bispecific Antibody Resources
Information on completing cancer care with actionable steps to engage in key discussions and plan for life after treatment.
Topics:
- Understanding Survivorship
- Advice for Future and Follow-Up Care
Focuses on wellness during cancer treatment and post cancer treatment.
Topics:
- Lifestyle
- Diet and Healthy Eating
- Supportive Care
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