Disparities in household material hardship, financial toxicity, and income loss in pediatric cancer.
Erica M EvansJackie LinJacklyn Sanchez-AlvarezAnurag K AgrawalLena E WinestonePublished in: Pediatric blood & cancer (2023)
HMH, financial toxicity, and income loss are prevalent after a child's cancer diagnosis, suggesting that screening should be incorporated into routine care. This financial burden disproportionately affects low-income and Hispanic caregivers. Further research is needed to elucidate the roles of work flexibility and social support, how safety net services are utilized by families, and how best to support families with HMH.