I mentioned keeping a journal to track your loved one’s schedule. You should also consider a place each day in the journal where you can write about your emotions. It is a way of venting, and it is useful. Lastly, you must take care of your physical health. If you are not sleeping and getting the required rest, it will eventually result in affecting your judgment and your health. If you get a cold or the flu and cannot care for your loved one, seek help from a family member or a friend.

As a final note, don’t expect to be perfect. You will make mistakes along the way. But, learn from your mistakes, and improve. Don’t dwell on them too long. Make adjustments to your plan and move forward. It takes time to learn how to be a successful breast cancer caregiver. Go slow and methodical in your approach to caregiving. Believe me, your loved one will appreciate every little thing you do for them, including simply saying, “I love you.”