Per-Patient Costs of Metastatic Prostate Cancer Estimated at $31,427
Increase in annual attributable costs observed over time, from $28,311 in 2007-2013 to $37,055 in 2014-2017.
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Nonmedical Expenses of Breast Cancer: National, Regional Grants Designed to Help
A search for financial assistance for those affected by breast cancer produced this list of organizations that provide up to 8 national and 4 regional grants.
Medicine vs Food: The Patient Care Dilemma of ‘Financial Toxicity’
Physicians are calling on colleagues to bring up the cost of care and its potential impact when discussing treatment options with patients.
The Effects of Poverty on CAR-T Therapy Outcomes in Children and Young Adults
Researchers analyzed data from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to determine the effects of poverty and neighborhood opportunity on outcomes of CAR-T therapy in young patients with R/R ALL or lymphoblastic lymphoma.
Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery Tied to Financial Harm in Younger Patients
Higher risk also seen among patients experiencing increased urinary symptoms.
Treatment Sequencing Improves Cost-Effectiveness, Value of Care in Metastatic Breast Cancer
Researchers sought to determine how sequence of first- to third-line treatment of metastatic breast cancer influences cost and value of care.
Health Insurance Literacy Linked to Financial Hardship for Cancer Patients
Researchers examined how health insurance and financial literacy affect financial outcomes for patients with cancer.
Financial Reimbursement Program a Feasible Way to Diversify Clinical Trial Populations
Researchers sought to determine if offering financial reimbursement with or without a follow-up phone call would improve the diversity of patients participating in clinical trials.
Factors Contributing to Patient Concerns, Financial Toxicity of Breast Cancer Treatment
Results of an analysis conducted via interviews with breast cancer survivors revealed the common areas of concern patients have regarding the costs of their care.
EHR Screening Reveals Financial Toxicity in Most Patients With Breast Cancer
Systematic screening of patients’ electronic health record helped identify those patients at risk of financial toxicity.
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