The Faces of Financial Toxicity: A Qualitative Interview Study of Financial Toxicity in Advanced Cancer Patients in Phase I Oncology Trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To characterize the financial toxicity experienced by advanced cancer patients enrolled in phase I oncology trials.

Patients and methods

We conducted structured interviews with cancer patients participating in phase I clinical trials. Using a thematic analysis approach, we identified recurring themes in patients' experiences of financial toxicity resulting from trial participation.

Results

Seven major themes emerged from the interviews: (1) the burden of travel, (2) a willingness to pursue treatment despite financial risk, (3) fear of destitution, (4) financial toxicity equaling physical toxicity, (5) changes in food spending, (6) reluctance to confide in the study investigator about financial toxicity, and (7) difficulty navigating financial aid. These them

SUBMITTER: Williams C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10685144 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature