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General Information About Financial Toxicity (Financial Distress) and Cancer Treatment
Source: Financial Toxicity (Financial Distress) and Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: June 6, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Key Points →Financial toxicity describes problems a patient has related to the cost of medical care. →Several studies show that people with cancer and survivors are more likely to have financial toxicity than are people without cancer. →The level of financial toxicity you may have will depend on several factors in your household. →Cancer treatment can affect your ability to work and pay your bills. →
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