Financial hardship in breast cancer survivors: a prospective analysis of change in financial concerns over time

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Longitudinal Trends of Financial Toxicity in Patients With Lung Cancer: A Prospective Cohort Study

Cole Friedes et al.

Summary: Cancer therapy poses a severe financial burden on patients, with financial toxicity being a pervasive challenge during the initial course of treatment. While some patients may experience significant financial hardships, most are unwilling to sacrifice medical care regardless of the cost. Risk factors for financial toxicity evolve throughout therapy, requiring unique intervention strategies.

JCO ONCOLOGY PRACTICE (2021)

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Financial toxicity in cancer care in India: a systematic review

Jeffrey Mathew Boby et al.

LANCET ONCOLOGY (2021)

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Measuring Financial Distress and Quality of Life Over Time in Patients With Gynecologic Cancer-Making the Case to Screen Early in the Treatment Course

Margaret Liang et al.

Summary: The study aimed to measure the trajectory of financial distress and its relationship with quality of life among cancer patients. Findings revealed a moderate correlation between financial distress and QOL, with the presence of financial distress leading to a clinically meaningful decrease in QOL score. While financial burden slightly decreased over the 6-month follow-up, the overall level of financial distress remained relatively stable.

JCO ONCOLOGY PRACTICE (2021)

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