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The level of financial toxicity you may have will depend on several factors in your household.
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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Context: General Information About Financial Toxicity (Financial Distress) and Cancer Treatment
When you are diagnosed with cancer, the following factors in your household may affect your risk of financial toxicity:
whether you make the most money for your household
how much money other people in your household make
how much debt you had before you were diagnosed with cancer
your assets
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costs related to your cancer
how the cancer and its treatment affect your ability to work
whether you have health and disability insurance and what they cover
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You and your family may have the following problems because of your cancer diagnosis:
less income and assets
debt because of the cost of your cancer care
trouble paying for housing, food, and bills
bankruptcy
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