Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Financial Affordability and SustainabilityCancer care may create financial hardship for patients.It is critical for the cancer care team to assess needs throughout the care journey, connecting patients and their caregivers with team members who can help to navigate financial barriers and identify available financial assistance programs.Novel innovative therapies are often not fully covered by insurance providers and in some cases, may not be covered at all.Provider organizations should establish a process to verify benefits and secure any necessary prior authorizations.This ensures potential barriers or coverage gaps for BsAbs and supportive care medications are identified early and addressed promptly, minimizing any treatment delays. Patient and Caregiver Education and EngagementPatients and caregivers must be informed about the potential adverse events related to BsAb treatment.Education should review strategies for preventing toxicities and how symptoms will be managed if they occur.Useful resources include patient wallet cards, emergency contact numbers, and a list of symptoms to monitor.Equally important is ensuring that cancer care team members stay up to date on the latest recommendations and guidelines for preventing and managing toxicities that may result from BsAb treatment.Key principles include promoting health literacy, enhancing patient navigation, and supporting remote patient monitoring. Adverse Event ManagementExplore additional resources on Bispecific Antibody at accc-cancer.org/BsAbs-Community.The Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) provides education and advocacy for the cancer care community.For more information, visit accc-cancer.org.
Source: Oncology Issues
Language: English
Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4405597953