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The long‐term impact of cancer caregiving on the family caregivers' quality of life (QOL) is currently not known. This study aimed (a) to characterize family caregivers of cancer survivors at 8 years post‐diagnosis in terms of multidimensional aspects of QOL and (b) to identify demographic and early caregiving experience characteristics that may play significant roles in predicting the caregivers' longer‐term QOL.

A total of 1087 caregivers participated in the 8‐year follow‐up National Quality of Life Survey for Caregivers. Demographics and early caregiving experiences were measured 2 years post‐diagnosis of their relative's cancer. Multidimensional aspects of QOL were assessed, including mental and physical health, psychological adjustment, and spirituality at both 2‐year and 8‐year post‐diagnosis.

Approximately 90% of family caregivers ceased the caregiver role by 8 years. One …