Experiences of Family Caregivers of Patients with Terminal Cancer

Purpose: This study done to identify the experiences of families caring for patients with terminal cancer. The question was, “What is the caregiving experience of a family who has a member with terminal cancer? ” Methods: Grounded Theory was ap-plied and in-depth interviews were done with 11 family members. Interviews were recorded with the interviewees ’ consent and were transcribed and analyzed. Participants ’ relationships to patients were 6 spouses, 4 daughters, and 1 mother. The ages of the participants were between 32 and 62, with an average of 47.5. Results: The study showed “enduring with bonds ” as the