Purpose/Objectives: To explore positive and negative aspects of the experiences of informal caregivers of patients with cancer and patients with other chronic medical conditions, to compare the reactions of caregivers of patients with cancer and patients with other chronic medical conditions, and...

Problem Identification: To identify patterns of response of parents in relation to taking care of their child with cancer. Literature Search: The search was performed using CINAHL® and Scopus in February 2013. Data Evaluation: The selection process resulted in 18 articles with a wide range of...

Background: Guidelines suggest that aerobic endurance training and moderate resistance training lessen the effects of cancer-related fatigue (CRF). However, specifics regarding frequency, intensity, and type of physical activity required to alleviate fatigue are less specific. In addition, outcomes...

Purpose/Objectives: To examine psychological functioning, post-traumatic growth (PTG), coping, and cancer-related characteristics of adolescent cancer survivors’ parents and siblings. Design: Descriptive, correlational. Setting: Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada...