Hidden costs of cancer care: a new study asks patients about money stress

NCT ID NCT03506451

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looked at the out-of-pocket costs and financial stress experienced by 60 adults undergoing treatment for head and neck cancer. Researchers surveyed patients to understand how these costs affect their quality of life and treatment choices. The goal was to gather information, not to test a new treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Duke Cancer Center

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

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