“It was kind of a nightmare, it really was:” financial toxicity among rural women cancer survivors

ConclusionsFinancial toxicity related to cancer treatment is experienced differently by rural women cancer survivors depending on financial and job security and insurance type. Financial assistance and navigation programs should be tailored to support rural patients experiencing different forms of financial toxicity.Implications for cancer survivorsRural cancer survivors with financial security and private insurance may benefit from policies aimed at limiting patient cost-sharing and financial navigation to help patients understand and maximize their insurance benefits. Rural cancer survivors who are financially and/or job insecure and have public insurance may benefit from financial navigation services tailored to rural patients that can assist with living expenses and social needs.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research