PURPOSE Although data from 1975 to 1997 revealed a gap in cancer survival improvement
in adolescents and young adults (AYAs; 15-39 years) compared with children and older …

Background The impact of cancer and its treatment on employment and financial burden in
adolescents/young adults (AYAs) is not fully known. Methods Eligibility for this cross …

Introduction: As a result of advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, two-
thirds of individuals suffering with cancer survive more than 5 years after diagnosis, resulting …

Purpose To assess the financial outcomes and associated social and economic effects on
cancer survivors and their families. Methods We assessed the responses of 1656 cancer …

PURPOSE: Financial hardship is increasingly understood as a negative consequence of
cancer and its treatment. As patients with cancer face financial challenges, they may be …

Background Obesity and other metabolic comorbidities affect over 10% of patients with
breast cancer and are closely related with adverse outcomes. Although metabolic …

Background There is an urgent need for evidence on how interventions can prevent or
mitigate cancer-related financial hardship. Our objectives are to compare self-reported …

Objective This study aimed to examine the urban-rural disparities and associated factors of
health care utilization among cancer patients in China. Methods This study used the data …

Purpose The coping mechanisms employed to deal with objective financial burden following
a cancer diagnosis are considered mediators of financial toxicity, specifically for the …

Background Health care expenditures for cancer care has increased significantly over the
past decade and is further projected to rise. This study examined the associations between …