Hidden cost of cancer: study reveals financial toll on patients

NCT ID NCT03506451

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looked at how out-of-pocket costs affect people being treated for head and neck cancer. Researchers surveyed 60 patients to understand the financial burden and how it impacts 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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