Advice for Caregivers

In "Ask Jai," Jai Pausch shares her experience and wisdom as a cancer caregiver.

Jai Pausch became a caregiver for her husband, Randy, during his 23-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Using her experiences to help others, Jai has written about the unique challenges caregivers face, dealing with loss, and creating a new life from shattered dreams. Her book, Dreaming New Dreams, will be published by Crown Publishing Group and is due out May 15, 2012.  Currently, Jai is a writer, speaker, and advocate for caregivers. She actively participates with several cancer organizations and serves as a board member for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the NCCN Foundation. She lives with her new husband and three children in southern Virginia.

To hear Jai Pausch speak more about her experience and the "Ask Jai" column, watch this video.

This Month's Question:

Dear Jai: My wife has pancreatic cancer. Her visitors are coming less and less. What can I do?

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See previous Ask Jai Columns

What if you just want to scream at the world?

How do I know I'm doing all I can? Balancing urgency with care

Helping cancer survivors deal with anxiety

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