Caring Men Blog

United by Unique: The Future of Male Caregiver Support

February 4th marks World Cancer Day, a global initiative to raise awareness and catalyze personal, collective, and government action. The theme for the 2026-2027 campaign is "United by Unique." Usually, when we talk about cancer support, we speak in broad strokes. We use words like "battle," "journey," and "survivor." While these terms foster community, they […]
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New Year, New Strength: Organizing Your Caregiving Journey

The calendar has flipped to 2026. Everywhere you look, commercials are telling you to join a gym, learn a new language, or "reinvent yourself." The message is loud and clear: New Year, New You. But for a man caring for a loved one with cancer, this messaging can feel tone-deaf. You don’t have the luxury […]
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This Giving Tuesday, Give the Gift of Strength

The holiday season is often described as "the most wonderful time of the year." It’s a time filled with light, joy, and celebration. But for a man in the midst of a cancer caregiving journey, this season can feel isolating. While the world outside is bustling with gift lists and parties, his world is often […]
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The Long-Distance Caregiver: 7 Ways to Support Your Loved One from Far Away

By Leslie Boyle-Milroy and Laura M. Johnson June 2022 When someone we care about falls ill or receives a dreaded medical diagnosis, our first impulse is often to rush to their side and offer love, care, and support. However, when your loved one lives far away from you, the option of staying close to them […]
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Talking to Kids About A Cancer Diagnosis

Learning that a loved one has cancer is challenging in any circumstance, yet this news can be particularly difficult for children. Depending on their age, children may not understand what cancer is or what this diagnosis means for their families. Instinctually, some adults may wish to protect young ones from this hardship by not telling […]
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Doctor’s Orders: 9 Tips for Male Caregivers from a Cancer Care Physician

The number of male caregivers in America continues to grow. A 2017 AARP report, "Breaking Stereotypes: Spotlight on Male Family Caregivers" describes that 40% of caregivers are male. Male and female caregivers face many similar challenges. Often, their caregiving role happens unexpectedly, such as when a partner or parent is injured or falls ill. Their […]
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Welcome from the Founder of Caring Men Global

Caring Men Global The lifespan of human beings isn't a straight curve. There are always ups and downs, peaks and valleys which transform us in a big way. In short, it is just like the rhythms of an EKG curve, the turns of which are sometimes sharp and sometimes smooth.  However, when a disease like […]
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