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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
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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