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Date of Award

Spring 2024

Degree Name

Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)

Department

Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences

First Advisor

Kimberly Erikson

Abstract

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Along with the diagnosis comes the financial burden of treatment. Financial hardship related to cancer care is multifactorial involving not only cost of treatment but also job instability. Patients today are often subject to incredibly high costs of treatment as new therapies arise. It is important as clinicians to discuss ways in which healthcare providers can alleviate some of the financial toxicity associated with cancer diagnoses. By helping mitigate costs, we can attempt to dimmish some of the mental health burden which comes along with a cancer diagnosis. This presentation will explore the factors which contribute to financial toxicity, who is more at risk, and what interventions can be done in order to help mitigate financial burden.

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Financial Toxicity of Cancer Care

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Along with the diagnosis comes the financial burden of treatment. Financial hardship related to cancer care is multifactorial involving not only cost of treatment but also job instability. Patients today are often subject to incredibly high costs of treatment as new therapies arise. It is important as clinicians to discuss ways in which healthcare providers can alleviate some of the financial toxicity associated with cancer diagnoses. By helping mitigate costs, we can attempt to dimmish some of the mental health burden which comes along with a cancer diagnosis. This presentation will explore the factors which contribute to financial toxicity, who is more at risk, and what interventions can be done in order to help mitigate financial burden.