Wake Forest University School of Medicine study examines distress in caregivers of cancer patients


Being diagnosed with a serious illness such as cancer brings many physical, emotional and financial burdens, not only for patients, but for their caregivers as well. However, a new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine shows that caregivers of adult cancer patients are often overlooked in cancer care.

The study was published online in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

“The role of the caregiver is incredibly important, but it’s also very challenging,”…

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