For one woman, caring for her mother through cancer transformed her sense of self

NPR | By Kat McGowan

Published April 5, 2026 at 5:07 AM PDT

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Caregiving for an adult can be a big responsibility. After caring for her mother through cancer, Amanda Cruz learned it can transform your sense of self.

For one woman, caring for her mother through cancer transformed her sense of self

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