Stress and Cellular Aging among Parental Caregivers of Childhood Cancer

Principal Investigator: Whitney Witt

(Funded by the University of Wisconsin Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center)
Dr. Whitney Witt was recently funded to examine the relationship between perceived stress and cellular aging in a cross-sectional study of primary caregivers of childhood cancer patients. This research aims to improve our understanding of the biological and psychological impact of caring for a survivor of childhood cancer. The long-term goal of this program of research is to understand how childhood cancer survivorship affects the family, determine how caregivers experience stress and cope, and ultimately to improve the health-related quality of life of cancer survivors.