Kidney cancer
Caring for someone who's ill can be very demanding due tothe broad range of medical, personal and emotional needs they can have.
In the UK, there are almost seven million people (1 in 10) who look after an ill or disabled partner, child, relative or friend.
If you're caring for a family member, you may not consider yourself a carer because you're just doing what needs to be done. You might feel that you have no other options.
This can be stressful and you may feel resentful towards the person you're caring for, which can also leave you feeling guilty. You may have been forced to leave your job, give up hobbies and stop socialising, which can be very isolating.
It's important to remember that you're not alone and that support is available. By law you're entitled to a free health and social care assessment, which you can access through your local authority. The assessment will look at the possibility of you getting practical and financial help.
Read moreabout care assessments.
Being a carer means that you may be entitled to certain financial benefits, particularly if you have to give up work.
Readmore about benefitsfor carers.
Carers can also get help with breaks from caring from local authorities or organisations such as Crossroads Care.
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Find out about kidney cancer, including what the symptoms are, how it's treated and what the outlook is.
Find out about the main symptoms of kidney cancer, including blood in your pee and pain in your lower back or side.
See your GP if you have symptoms of kidney cancer . They will do some simple checks and can refer you for further tests if necessary. Your GP may ask you about the symptoms you've been having, etc.
Find out about the main treatments for kidney cancer, including surgery, medication and radiotherapy.
If you've been diagnosed with cancer, your treatment and medical care will probably be the first thing on your mind. But there are other aspects of your life
Caring for someone who's ill can be very demanding due to the broad range of medical, personal and emotional needs they can have.