Cancer caregivers give so much, often while putting their own needs last. New research shows that caregivers may face anxiety, depression, burnout, financial stress, and limited support. This guide explains the signs of caregiver burnout and simple steps caregivers can take to protect their health while caring for someone they love.

May is an important month in the cancer community, bringing awareness to brain tumors, bladder cancer, melanoma and skin cancer, and the critical importance of cancer research. These campaigns help educate families, encourage early detection, support caregivers, and raise funding for life-saving treatments.

Recent clinical trials are raising an important question: could some cancer patients safely avoid chemotherapy? New data from immunotherapy studies show promising results, with tumors disappearing or stabilizing in certain groups. For patients and caregivers, this shift could mean fewer side effects and a different approach to treatment—but also new challenges to understand and manage.