In home (CNA/other?) support while going thru chemo

pike44
pike44 Member Posts: 4 Member
in Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin) #1

Last Fri wife was diagnosed with non-hodgkin lymphoma. ,, large B-Cell … something…

Had one appt in top school cancer program in the area to confirm biopsy… in couple days she is going for pet scan…. and likely for chemo after that.

Wife is in middle 50s and so am I. I still need to work. Right now I am working remotely and help out a lot with daily things (and have no problem doing so)for last weeks or so. She is somewhat limited as the lymphoma is under armpit and really painful since biopsy.

I want to get someone in the house to spend with her in the house as needed and especially after chemo sessions. I am talking about uplifting person who can sit and talk about anything and everything and maybe help with bathroom trips etc. Wife is in descent mood now but I can see that she is scared as she should be.

Where should I look for someone? Hospital could put me in touch with psychiatry/therapy dept etc . I dont think virtual sessions 1/day for an hour will help much…Are there volunteers/support groups I could contact ?

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  • CSNSupportTeam
    CSNSupportTeam admin Posts: 228
    #2

    Hi pike44,

    Please reach out to us at ACS's National Cancer Information Center. You can call our toll-free number, 1.800.227.2345, where Cancer Information Specialists are available around the clock every day of the week to speak with you. You can also utilize the Live Chat feature Monday through Friday between 7am-6:30pm CST on www.cancer.org. Our specialists can help look for home care and other resources that may help.

    Best regards,

    Ken
    CSN Support Team

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