Table 1. Themes and sub-themes generated.

THEMES	SUB-THEMES
Motivation for assuming the caregiving role	• Caregiving as a family and socio-cultural obligation • Caregiving as a sign of reciprocity
Meeting self-care and psychosocial needs of patients	• Assisting with activities of daily living • Spiritual support • Emotional support • Financial support
Symptom management and monitoring	• Home-based wound care • Management of breast cancer-related lymphedema • Drug administration and pain management • Continuous evaluation of symptoms and patient advocacy