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(Mass Appeal) \u2013 Being a cancer caregiver involves not only physical support but often emotional support too. It\u2019s important to add self-care into your routine to make sure you can be an effective support person. Dr. Kelly Shaffer is an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, and she offers some helpful advice on caring for caregivers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Watch Dr. Shaffer\u2019s full presentation as part of the free Cancer Survivorship 101 lecture series through Survivor Journeys. Her presentation can be found at www.survivorjourneys.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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