A qualitative exploration of the experiences, needs, and roles of caregivers during and after cancer treatment: “That’s what I say. I’m a relative survivor”
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- 3 November 2017
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Journal of Cancer Survivorship
- Vol. 12 (1) , 134-144
Abstract
The transition out of acute cancer treatment has been identified as a time of stress and uncertainty for cancer survivors, but little is known about how caregivers fare during this period. In this paper, we discuss caregiving work up to and including transition from initial care and the needs of caregivers during transition and beyond.Keywords
Funding Information
- Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI/IHS-1409-22534)
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