Discussion Series: Adapting to a Changing Relationship

Discussion Series: Adapting to a Changing Relationship

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January 21, 2026 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST

When thrust into an AYA caregiver role after the diagnosis of a loved one, there are a lot of new demands and responsibilities for you to manage…and there’s not always a clear path of how to navigate your role. From practical to personal concerns, it’s A LOT. Join this open discussion with other AYA cancer caregivers to share and learn strategies to navigate your role as a caregiver.

Navigating the AYA Caregiver Role: January 14

Becoming a caregiver for a loved one with cancer does not come with an instruction manual. You must quickly take on new demands and responsibilities without guidance which can feel overwhelming and stressful. There are practical tasks such as keeping track of medications and appointments and personal concerns such as relationship adjustments, healthy boundaries, and self-care. Join this open discussion with other AYA cancer caregivers to share challenges, strategies, and support for settling into your role as a caregiver.

Adapting to a Changing Relationship: January 21

Some caregiving challenges are universal, while others are specific to your relationship type. As you settle into the new roles of “patient” and “caregiver,” there are bound to be effects on your core relationship. As a parent to an AYA patient, you have to balance your child’s growing independence with their need for care. As a romantic partner, you have to keep a spark alive while dealing with the gritty realities of treatment. Siblings, friends, and other caregiver relationships all have their own complexities. Join this open conversation to dig into and explore the unique challenges of your caregiver relationship with others that understand.