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

NPR | By Kat McGowan
Published April 5, 2026 at 6:07 AM MDT

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.

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