Support your loved one throughout their treatment journey*

*This information is not a substitute for a healthcare provider’s advice. Your loved one’s care team is the best source for answers to questions about their treatment plan.

Facing a new chapter

When someone you care for is diagnosed with cancer, life can be turned upside down. This unexpected challenge may spark emotions ranging from worry to relief, despair to hope. And that’s perfectly natural. The good news is that you’re not in this alone. Other care partners have these feelings, too.

In your role as a care partner, you can make a big difference in your loved one’s overall wellness. To make the road ahead a little smoother, learn what to expect and find support below.

Here’s how you may be able to help

Your loved one may need your support at their doctors’ visit. You can prepare ahead of time by starting a list of questions to ask. Keep it handy on your phone, tablet, or notebook so you can add to it as questions come up.

At all healthcare appointments

  • Share their diagnosis and treatment history, plus an updated medication list, with each member of the care team
  • Take notes
  • Refer to your list of questions and be ready to ask any that your loved one may have missed

If or when side effects happen

  • Write down symptoms and side effects as they occur
  • Contact the care team when symptoms occur, change, or get worse
  • Help manage certain symptoms, as directed by the care team
  • Review the JEMPERLI Side Effects Guide to learn more

On treatment days

  • Pack comfort items, such as a heating pad or blanket
  • Bring their favorite appropriate snack
  • Ask questions when needed

Throughout the treatment journey

  • Keep important documents together
  • Learn as much as you can about your loved one’s treatment
  • Help keep your loved one safe by avoiding people with known contagious disease
  • Ways to Help
    To help a loved one who is feeling upset, angry, or sad
    • Help manage emotional reactions to milestones—if they’re in the mood to celebrate, then celebrate! If not, a restful, relaxing atmosphere may help turn their mood around
    • Help navigate difficult events along their journey—be open to hearing how they feel, sitting with them in their sadness or discomfort, and working to help gently move them toward a more positive way of thinking
    • Recognize that your loved one may experience feelings of fear, anxiety, anger, or sadness, and encourage them to talk to their care team about how they are feeling emotionally and physically
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View support resources

When a loved one begins a treatment, it can be challenging to understand what comes next. It’s okay to need additional help. Here are some helpful resources to support your loved ones.

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Meet the cancer care team

Cancer care can be complicated. That’s why your loved one will be cared for by an entire team of people with specialized knowledge and skills. This may include:

Overseeing care & treatment

  • Medical oncologist
  • Gynecologic oncologist
  • Surgical oncologist
  • Oncology physician assistant (PA)

Providing day-to-day care

  • Oncology nurse practitioner (NP)
  • Oncology nurse
  • Case manager
  • Infusion nurse

Managing additional care

  • Patient navigator
  • Palliative care team
  • Clinical social worker
  • Mental health professional

Other team members

  • Dietitian/nutritionist
  • Radiologist
  • Rehabilitation therapist
  • Oncology clinical pharmacist

Takeaway tip

Find out who will be your main contact for general questions and what you should do in case of an emergency.

  • JEMs Along the Journey
    JEMs along the journey examples of patient milestones

    There is no perfect way to navigate their endometrial cancer journey, and milestones are unique for each person, but we encourage celebrating milestones, or JEMs, whenever your loved one is feeling up for it.

    Here are some examples of JEMs to consider that acknowledge your loved one's resilience during their journey:

    • Anniversary of diagnosis
    • This is a testament to their fight against endometrial cancer

    • Treatment start date
    • Encourage your loved one as they start their treatment journey

    • Start of JEMPERLI-only treatment
    • If your loved one has been prescribed JEMPERLI in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel, mark the switch in treatment to JEMPERLI alone

    • Completion of each JEMPERLI infusion
    • Another important step in their journey

    • Joining a support group
    • Endometrial cancer support groups are a great resource for your loved one throughout their journey, and getting involved with the endometrial cancer community can help them feel less alone

    • Returning home
    • Did they have to travel for treatment? Heading home is definitely something to look forward to!

    • Sharing a meal with friends or family
    • If your loved one is feeling up to it, encourage them to share a meal with their close friends or family. Spending time with loved ones can help boost their mood and remind them that they have people on their side during their journey

    • Trying a new activity
    • Is your loved one feeling the urge to walk around the block or attend a gentle yoga class? If their care team approves, this could be cause for celebration—and possibly even a tiara they can wear to bring some sparkle to their workout outfit

Don’t forget to take care of you

Living with cancer impacts every aspect of life—both physically and mentally. As a care partner, a lot of your time may be spent tending to your loved one’s physical needs, but they may also need other types of support from you and their care team.

Staying strong for your loved one

When someone you care about is depending on you, it’s natural to feel anxious or fearful about the responsibility. These feelings may lead to stress. The signs of stress may be different for everyone, so it’s important to talk with your healthcare provider about any changes in how you feel.

Remember that your feelings are natural and that talking about them can be helpful. Be open and honest with your loved one’s cancer care team. They may have resources that can help.

Don't ignore your own well-being. If you feel burnt out or frustrated, remember that you’re not alone. You can ask for help from care partner support groups whose members may have been in your shoes.

Your health matters

Below are some tips that your care team may recommend to help manage stress:

  • Write in your journal
  • Do a workout that you enjoy, such as yoga
  • Go for a walk
  • Talk to a therapist
  • Meditate
  • Read a favorite book
  • Call a friend
  • Listen to a podcast
  • Lead By Example
    Lead by example

    Throughout the ups and downs of their journey, it’s important for your loved one to know they have a solid foundation with you, their care partner. However, we understand that this may be a stressful, often underappreciated role. Here are some ways to help manage your partnership.

    • Try leading with positivity—remaining upbeat may help your loved one on even the hardest days, and can help them manage their own emotions
    • Get involved—by reaching out to the endometrial cancer community and sharing your experiences, you can encourage others. Don’t forget to check in with the community when you’re in need of inspiration yourself!
    • Know that you are appreciated—by your loved one, their care team, and the endometrial cancer community as a whole

Takeaway tip

Social media is a great place to find care partner support groups. If you’re interested in meeting other care partners in person, ask a care team member for recommendations about local support groups.

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Explore frequently asked questions

Don’t worry if you still have questions, you’re not alone. Find the answers to many common questions in the FAQ section.

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Need more resources?

Explore more educational resources for care partners at:

American Cancer Society

cancer.org

CancerCare logo

CancerCare

cancercare.org

Cancer Support Community logo

Cancer Support Community

cancersupportcommunity.org

Caregiver Action Network (CAN) logo

Caregiver Action Network

caregiveraction.org

Patient Empowerment Network logo

Patient Empowerment Network

powerfulpatients.org

SHARE Cancer Support logo

SHARE Cancer Support

sharecancersupport.org

Please note: These resources are external. GSK does not have control over the content or information provided through these resources, and accordingly does not warrant their accuracy or completeness.

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