Supporting someone you love
Information for care partners
If you're a care partner, you play an important role and have become an integral part of your loved one's healthcare team.
These are some of the roles you may need to take on during your loved one’s treatment:
Medical
Helping them understand treatment
decisions, scheduling appointments,
and monitoring side effects
Logistical
Managing their insurance, driving them to appointments, and running errands to give them more time to focus on remission
Emotional
Encouraging them to share their feelings and helping them with treatment questions so they feel supported
Care for care partners
Being a care partner is an important and meaningful role that can be very rewarding. But it's important to take care of yourself and your own well-being, too.
Ask for help:
Establishing backup care partners can help you find time for yourself.
Maintain healthy habits:
Looking after yourself is critical. Do your best to stay active when you can, eat a balanced diet, and get plenty of sleep.
Manage stress:
Talk to a trusted friend or relative, go for a walk, or meditate. Your mental well-being is just as important as your physical health.
Talking with your loved one
Get tips and guidance to make the most of your conversations throughout the treatment journey.
Downloadable resources
Care partner brochure
Learn how you can support your loved one during their treatment.
The care partner-patient
discussion guide
Get tips on supporting your loved one during the treatment process.
What to expect guide
A guide to share with your loved one as they start treatment with EPKINLY.
Wallet card
You and your loved one should keep this card in the event a healthcare provider needs quick access to their important information.
Resources and support for you and your care partner
There are many other resources and tools that can provide support for you and your care partner. The following are some organizations that can help you and your care partner connect with others like you, as well as provide information and tips throughout your treatment.
A nonprofit organization providing direct services such as case management, co-pay relief, financial aid, and scholarship funding to help patients access care and treatment.
There are many available resources that may be helpful to patients, families, and care partners dealing with cancer. The above resources are not controlled, owned, or endorsed by Genmab/AbbVie, and Genmab/AbbVie is not responsible for their content.
EPKINLY may be right for your loved one.