Objective Caregiving for a loved one is challenging and requires significant resources.
Existential distress in family caregivers may include hopelessness, demoralization, fear of …

Background Informal caregivers are key support for patients with progressive incurable
diseases. However, their own needs often remain unmet. Therefore, we developed …

Background A diagnosis of prostate cancer (PC) may cause psychosocial distress not only
in a man but also in his intimate partner. However, long-term risks of depression, anxiety, or …

ASCO Guidelines provide recommendations with comprehensive review and analyses of
the relevant literature for each recommendation, following the guideline development …

Advances in oncology treatment methods have improved outcomes and quality of life for
patients with cancer. However, care of these patients can be complex, and the contribution …

Background Up to 70% of people diagnosed with upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract or hepato-
pancreato-biliary (HPB) cancers experience substantial reductions in quality of life (QoL) …

Background Patients with metastatic cancer experience high healthcare use and costs, most
of which are unplanned. We aimed to assess whether patients with more competent informal …

A diagnosis of advanced cancer ripples outward from patients, hitting their caregivers:
partners, family members, and friends who step in to provide support. The social network …

Background Hospice family caregivers (HFCGs) support the needs of their loved ones but
are at risk of developing distress and anxiety. NOVELA is a four-chapter telenovela-style …

Cancer is a debilitating disease for which patients often need caretakers to help them live
their lives and complete basic activities. This study aims to characterize the burden of the …