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Approved by the Z Cancer Foundation | Editorial Board, 06/2017
Key Messages: • The role of a caregiver will often vary depending on the situation and is likely to change over time.
• Caregiving can be both rewarding and challenging.
• Caregivers should remember to take care of themselves while providing care for the person with cancer.
Caregivers are often family members or friends who provide important physical, practical, and emotional support to a person with cancer.
Caregivers may have a range of responsibilities on a daily or as-needed basis. Below are some of the responsibilities caregivers may take on: