Eileen Saffran

Caring.com Expert

About

Eileen Saffran is executive director of the Gathering Place, a community-based cancer support center in Cleveland, Ohio.

Recently Published on Caring.com

  1. Sunday May 04, 2008

    1. How can I get my parent's doctor to explain his cancer treatment in a way I can understand?

      Answer - It's almost impossible to process or retain the complicated information your parent's doctor is sharing with you without writing it down to review later. Bring paper and pen, or -- better yet -- bring someone with you who can listen, take notes, and ask the questions you don't think of at the time...

  2. Wednesday January 16, 2008

    1. Why does my father keep refusing to take his medicine, and how can I get him to take it?

      Answer - A few techniques you can try out if your parent isn't taking his medication.

  3. Monday January 14, 2008

    1. How can I stop feeling resentful that my parent with cancer has become so self-involved?

      Answer - Guidance to help you understand how your parent feels after a cancer diagnosis -- and how to deal with changes in their demeanor.