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29-01-2024 | ASO Research Letter

Understanding the Caregiver Perspective: The Impact of Caring for Patients with Advanced Cancer

Authors: Beatrice J. Sun, MD, Byrne Lee, MD

Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology | Issue 5/2024

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Caregivers play an important role in maintaining both the physical and emotional health of cancer patients; however, the demands of caring for loved ones often have negative impacts on their own well-being.^1,2 This study evaluates the burden faced by caregivers of surgical patients with advanced-stage cancers, particularly those with peritoneal surface malignancies. …

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Title: Understanding the Caregiver Perspective: The Impact of Caring for Patients with Advanced Cancer
Authors: Beatrice J. Sun, MD
Byrne Lee, MD
Publication date: 29-01-2024
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology / Issue 5/2024
Print ISSN: 1068-9265
Electronic ISSN: 1534-4681
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-024-14990-x

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