Abstract

Informal family caregivers (FCGs) play a vital role in supporting lung cancer patients. The majority of lung cancer patients are older adults and may face caregiving issues related to aging. Likewise, FCGs themselves are often older and may experience significant physical and psychological distress while caregiving. Multiple studies have demonstrated that geriatric assessments (GAs) help predict treatment complications and outcomes in cancer patients. However, there is limited data regarding GA for FCGs.

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