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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Health Economics
  • Psycho-oncology

Background:

  • Longitudinal patient experience is crucial for developing interventions to address financial hardship.
  • Financial toxicity is a significant concern for cancer patients undergoing treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the longitudinal financial hardship experienced by patients with newly diagnosed colorectal cancer (CRC) over a 12-month period.
  • To identify factors associated with financial toxicity in this patient population.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, longitudinal cohort study involving 450 patients with newly diagnosed stage I-III CRC.
  • Financial hardship was measured using the Comprehensive Score for Financial Toxicity (COST) at baseline and at 3, 6, and 12 months.
  • Data were analyzed to assess changes in financial hardship and its correlation with quality of life, self-efficacy, and socioeconomic factors.

Main Results:

  • A statistically significant improvement in financial hardship was observed over the 12-month study period (0.3 points/month, P < .001).
  • Higher quality of life and greater self-efficacy were associated with reduced financial toxicity (COST score increases of 0.7 and 0.6 points, respectively, P < .001 and P = .006).
  • Patients residing in areas with lower socioeconomic status experienced greater financial toxicity (Neighborhood Deprivation Index associated with a 0.3-point decrease in COST score, P = .009).

Conclusions:

  • Interventions for financial toxicity in cancer care should prioritize counseling to enhance self-efficacy and alleviate financial distress.
  • Screening for financial toxicity interventions should identify patients at higher risk of financial burden.
  • Addressing socioeconomic determinants and psychological factors is essential for mitigating financial hardship in cancer patients.