Abstract:Ovarian cancer is the most costly and deadly of the gynecologic malignancies. Financial toxicity from out-of-pocket costs for direct care and medications as well as indirect costs from lost income is a growing challenge in oncology. The aim of this review is to focus on recent financial toxicity literature in the gynecologic oncology sphere and highlight specific issues and challenges regarding financial toxicity in ovarian cancer. Treatment options for ovarian cancer lead to variable costs for patients, and t… Show more
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