"I Just Had to Do What I Had to Do": Characterizing Direct and Indirect Prostate Cancer Treatment Costs for Black Survivors and Their Caregivers.

ABSTRACT: Introduction. Financial hardship is prevalent among Black prostate cancer survivors and exacerbates health disparities. Characterizing and sharing cost information with patients can facilitate well-informed treatment decision making. Our research explored the direct and indirect costs associated with prostate cancer treatment among Black men and their caregivers. Direct costs included out-of-pocket and insurance-related fees, and indirect costs included the unforeseen costs of care, including patient time, caregiver time, lost wages, and transportation. Methods. We conducted semi-structured interviews with Black prostate cancer survivors and their caregivers to learn about the experience of direct and indirect costs. The interview guide and data analysis were informed by the

SUBMITTER: Rice HE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11459478 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature