Financial toxicity is a relatively new term to the healthcare profession. The concept
of not having health insurance or having huge costs for medical care not covered by
health insurance can cause financial problems. It may lead to debt and even to personal
bankruptcy and has received ample attention regarding urologic cancers. Several studies
show that cancer patients and survivors are more likely to have financial toxicity
than people without cancer.
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Financial toxicity can also affect a patient's quality of life and access to medical
care. For example, a patient may not take prescription medicine, begin splitting pills,
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References
- Navigating financial toxicity in patients with cancer: a multidisciplinary management approach.CA Cancer J Clin. 2022;
- Financial toxicity among patients with bladder cancer: reasons for delay in care and effect on quality of life.J Urol. 2018; 199: 1166-1173
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