Year: 2022
Type: article
Abstract: What Is Financial Toxicity?Cancer is one of the most expensive medical conditions to treat in the US.Financial toxicity is a term used to describe the harmful effect of high cost of treatment on a person's quality of life.It may also be described as financial burden or financial distress. Am I at Risk of Financial Toxicity During Treatment?Many factors may cause financial stress during treatment: • Type of cancer, its severity, and treatment: Treatment may range from a single daily pill to daily or weekly visits or long hospital stays.• Financial status: Factors include whether you are the primary earner in your family, how much money you have saved, and whether you or a family member can continue working during treatment.• Health insurance coverage: This dictates your out-of-pocket costs during treatment.What Are the Consequences of Financial Distress During Treatment?
Source: JAMA Oncology
Language: English
Subfield: Economics and Econometrics
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4221014596