Short-term and long-term financial toxicity from breast cancer treatment: a qualitative study.
Sandy LeeRamona G OlveraKaren Shiu-YeeLaura J RushWilli L TarverTessa BlevinsAnn Scheck McAlearneyBarbara L AndersenElectra D PaskettWilliam E CarsonJ C ChenSamilia Obeng-GyasiPublished in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2023)
Programs addressing financial toxicity that look beyond early-phase interventions are needed. Specifically, patients struggling with the accumulation of treatment costs and the resultant stress require ongoing support. Long-term support is especially needed for groups vulnerable to financial instability and social marginalization.