Informal/family caregivers are a fundamental source of care for cancer patients in the United
States, yet the population of caregivers and their tasks, psychosocial needs, and health …

Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women. It is associated with multiple
symptoms in both patients and caregivers, such as stress, anxiety, depression, sleep …

Simple Summary Cancer is a disease in which cells divide abnormally and damage body
tissues. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death, and due to the interplay of …

Drawing from epidemiological, laboratory, and natural environment (eg, daily diary) studies,
this chapter begins with discussion of the impact romantic relationship status (eg, married vs …

Objective: Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment negatively affect quality of life in survivors
and their supportive partners. The purpose of this investigation was to assess the degree of …

Family caregivers (FCGs) of lung cancer patients face multiple challenges which impact their
quality of life and well-being. Whether challenged physically, emotionally, socially or …

Aims and objectives To investigate the experiences of male partners of female breast cancer
patients who had undergone surgery and oncological treatment and who were still raising …

Caregiving by a family member or a friend is critical in maintaining and improving the health
and well-being of individuals living with cancer, and in reducing demands on the health care …

The practice of mindfulness has not been well-developed for cancer survivors and their
partners, and its effects on relational well-being and cortisol responses are unknown. This …

Abstract Purpose of Review The family plays a significant role in end-of-life care and
decision-making with advanced cancer patients. This non-systematic review aims to …