Financial Toxicity
Potential Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Financial Toxicity in Breast Cancer Surgical Patients: The Impact on Out of Pocket Costs, Lost Wages and Economic Strain
This study investigates the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on out-of-pocket costs, lost wages, and unemployment in patients with breast cancer undergoing breast surgery. Post-mastectomy reconstructive patients are at high risk for financial toxicity (adverse effects of escalating health care cost on well-being).