Cancer's hidden cost: study reveals financial burden on patients

NCT ID NCT04053517

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looks at how serious money problems are for people with advanced cancer. Cancer care can be very expensive, and the stress from debt and high costs may make physical symptoms and quality of life worse. About 141 patients will fill out a short survey to measure their financial well-being.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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