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What Happens When the Cancer Caregiver Needs a Caregiver?

December 20th 2023

By Alex Biese

Those caring for loved ones with cancer are “at risk for becoming overwhelmed or becoming so burdened to the point of exhaustion or being sick themselves,” one expert says.

End-of-Life Care Wishes Are Evolving Conversations for Patients, Caregivers

December 18th 2023

By Alex Biese

One expert explains how patients’ wishes for their end-of-life care can change with time, making those conversations with caregivers “not a one-time, sit-down discussion.”

Poor End-of-Life Care Can Have Negative Impact on Patients and Caregivers

December 5th 2023

By Alex Biese

A new study aims to answer questions regarding end-of-life care for patients with stage 4 cancers and their caregivers.

Cancer Caregivers Are ‘Often Unseen’

November 21st 2023

By Lindsay Fischer

Cancer caregivers go through trauma that is often unseen and unrecognized, though some organizations are trying to change that.

The Good Fight

October 8th 2023

By Jeff Jensen

What Happens When ‘The Caregiver Needs a Caregiver’ in Cancer Care?

September 27th 2023

By Alex Biese

When both a patient and their loved one acting as their caregiver are facing cancer, “there has to be proper care for both,” one expert tells CURE®.

Distress Screening Is Needed — But Uncommon — Among Cancer Caregivers

September 25th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

Most oncology clinics screen for psychosocial distress among patients with cancer, but the same can’t be said for their caregivers, recent research found.

Work-Life Balance ‘Crucial’ for Head and Neck Cancer Caregivers

July 25th 2023

By Ashley Chan

Caregivers of patients with head and neck cancer tend to face severe stress and burden related to their jobs, and it’s essential to implement more work-life balance.

Caregivers of Patients with Head and Neck Cancer Have 'Negative Consequences' on Health

July 5th 2023

By Ashley Chan

Caregiver burden was prevalent among caregivers of patients with head and neck cancer, due to lack of patient employment and poor health-related quality of life.

Adjusting to Cancer Together

June 9th 2023

By Colleen Moretti

Patients and their caregivers may benefit from community support and education following an MPN diagnosis