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About

The mission of The Cancer Caregiver Alliance is to improve the overall well-being of cancer caregivers through education, counseling,  support, and advocacy.

Our Mission

Cancer Caregiver Burden

According to Nissim and Hales (2023), family caregivers experience:

 

  • psychological,

  • spiritual,

  • social,

  • financial, and

  • physical challenges.

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Caregivers by the Numbers

  • 58% were women.

  • 88% cared for a relative.

  • 39% lived with the person being cared for.

  • 50% reported high emotional stress.

  • 25% reported high financial strain.

  • 50% were employed while caregiving. 

  • 43% needed help with emotional & physical stress.

  • Caregiving lasted for approximately 2 years. 

  • One of the negative consequences of caregiving is the occurrence of PTSD.

We Need Your Support Today!

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