Abstract:Background: The impact of financial toxicity (FT) on cancer patients is significant in terms of lost productivity and poor quality of life (QoL). Past studies have reported negative influence of high FT on patients actively undergoing treatment for breast cancer. However, existing data largely comes from quaternary referral centers, and the populations surveyed may not be generalizable in terms of income and insurance status across the United States. There is also limited understanding regarding the relationsh… Show more
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