Cancer is a major public health problem of the world. According to the World Cancer Report, Cancer rates could further increase by 50% to 15 million new cases in the year 2020, the most comprehensive global examination of the disease to date. In the year 2000, malignant tumours were responsible for 12 per cent of the nearly 56 million deaths worldwide from all causes. In many countries, more than a quarter of deaths are attributable to cancer. Cancer affects many people directly or indirectly. Cancer can worsen the caregiver’s health, impair social life, increase stress, and cause depression. Diagnosis of cancer has a significant impact not only on patient, but also on their family caregivers. Therefore cancer has a substantial impact on both patients and their families. Caregiver burden is relative to patient demands, and health is considered the overall outcome of the care giving process. The inability of a caregiver to meet a patient’s need for practical assistance may compromise the patient’s physical well-being and ability to comply with treatment