Financial distress negatively impacts well-being, satisfaction of breast cancer patients

(American College of Surgeons) Financial toxicity among breast cancer patients is independently associated with worse psychological well-being following a mastectomy or lumpectomy operation. However, even small improvements in financial pressure associated with treatment-related costs can lead to better mental well-being and higher patient satisfaction with breast reconstruction.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news