Oncology navigators' perceptions of cancer-related financial burden and financial assistance resources.

Jennifer C SpencerCleo A SamuelDonald L RosensteinKatherine E Reeder-HayesMichelle L ManningJean B SellersStephanie B Wheeler

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2017)

Oncology navigators reported a high burden of financial toxicity among their patients but insufficient knowledge or resources to address this need. This study underscores the importance of improved training and coordination for addressing financial burden, and the need to address community and system-level barriers.

Keyphrases

healthcare
palliative care
affordable care act
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
childhood cancer
mental health
risk factors
primary care
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
patient reported