✨Because every warrior and caregiver deserves tools that steady the chaos and protect their spark.✨

Welcome to the HoldHer Spark™ Resources hub — created by a caregiving daughter in the thick of it, juggling meds, appointments, emotions, and hope. Use what helps, skip what doesn’t, and come back anytime you need grounding.

Chemo & Treatment Guides
• Port Access 101 — https://www.cancer.org/cancer/managing-cancer/treatment-types/ports-and-catheters.html
• Chemo Side Effects — https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/side-effects
• CAR-T Therapy Overview — https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/research/car-t-cells
• Oral Care & Mouth Sores — https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/side-effects/mouth-throat
• Fatigue & Recovery — https://www.cancer.org/cancer/managing-cancer/side-effects/fatigue.html

Day-to-Day Comfort
• Hydration Tips — https://www.lls.org/managing-your-cancer/side-effects/hydration
• Eating Through Treatment — https://www.cancer.org/cancer/managing-cancer/side-effects/appetite-loss.html
• Infusion Day Tips — https://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/preparation-and-survival-guides/chemotherapy-what-know

CANCER SUPPORT & EDUCATION

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)

General Blood Cancer Support Page:
https://www.lls.org/support-resources

Myeloma Info Page:
https://www.lls.org/myeloma

Financial Assistance (direct link):
https://www.lls.org/support-resources/financial-support

Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF)

Patient Education & Resources:
https://themmrf.org/resources/

Myeloma Treatment Info:
https://themmrf.org/multiple-myeloma/education/multiple-myeloma-treatment/

American Cancer Society (ACS)

Cancer Information Hub:
https://www.cancer.org/cancer.html

Support Programs & Services:
https://www.cancer.org/treatment/support-programs-and-services.html

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Myeloma Overview and Treatment:
https://www.cancer.gov/types/myeloma

Clinical Trials Search:
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/clinical-trials/search

CancerCare

Emotional Support & Counseling:
https://www.cancercare.org/services

Financial Assistance Directory:
https://www.cancercare.org/financial

CAR-T CELL THERAPY RESOURCES

Be The Match – Cellular Therapy Patient Support

CAR-T Education Hub:
https://bethematch.org/treatment-and-transplant/cellular-therapies/car-t-therapy/

ASTCT – Official CAR-T Post-Treatment Guidelines

Patient-Friendly Summary (PDF):
https://www.astctjournal.org/action/showPdf?pii=S2666-6367%2820%2930004-3
(Trusted clinical guidelines but readable for caregivers)

Yale CAR-T Program (Smilow)

Direct CAR-T Program Page:
https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/car-t-cell-therapy
(If you prefer, we can link specifically to PCL or myeloma clinical info)

CAREGIVER SUPPORT

Caregiver Action Network

Caregiver Toolbox (direct):
https://www.caregiveraction.org/resources/toolbox

Cancer Support Community

Support Helpline + Free Counseling:
https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/cancer-support-helpline

Resources for Caregivers:
https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/category/caregiver-support

The Mighty – Caregiver Community

Stories from real caregivers:
https://themighty.com/topic/caregivers/

MENTAL HEALTH & CRISIS

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Immediate support:
https://988lifeline.org/

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

Mental Health Education & Groups:
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education

GriefShare

Find a grief group near you:
https://www.griefshare.org/findagroup

FINANCIAL & PRACTICAL SUPPORT

LLS Co-Pay Assistance Program

Direct program page:
https://www.lls.org/support-resources/financial-support/copay-assistance-program

CancerCare Financial Assistance

Travel, treatment, childcare, etc.:
https://www.cancercare.org/financial

NeedyMeds

Prescription Assistance:
https://www.needymeds.org/

Caregiver Tools & Support
• Caregiver Action Network – Caregiver Toolbox
https://www.caregiveraction.org/resources/toolbox

• Cancer Support Community – Caregiver Support
https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/category/caregiver-support

• National Cancer Institute – Support for Caregivers
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/family-friends

• American Cancer Society – Caregiver Resources
https://www.cancer.org/treatment/caregivers.html

• CancerCare – Counseling + Support
https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/caregiving

Managing Daily Care
• Medication Safety (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/medicationsafety/basics.html

• Tracking Symptoms During Treatment
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/side-effects

Emotional & Mental Health for Caregivers
• Caregiver Stress & Burnout (Mayo Clinic)
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/caregiver-stress/art-20044784

• NAMI Family Mental Health Support
https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Family-Members-and-Caregivers