Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Out-of-Pocket Costs, Lost Wages, and Unemployment in Patients With Breast Cancer Undergoing Breast Surgery
Potential Impact of the COVID -19 Pandemic on Financial Toxicity in Breast Cancer Surgical Patients: The Impact on Out of Pocket Costs, Lost Wages and Economic Strain
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
600 participants
May 21, 2019
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Summary
This study investigates the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on out-of-pocket costs, lost wages, and unemployment in patients with breast cancer undergoing breast surgery. Post-mastectomy reconstructive patients are at high risk for financial toxicity (adverse effects of escalating health care cost on well-being). The goal of this study is to collect information about financial costs patients may have as a result of surgical treatment for cancer with or without breast reconstruction and to learn if COVID-19 affects patient costs of breast reconstruction. This may help researchers demonstrate the financial consequences of undergoing breast surgery.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Have an indication for surgical treatment of invasive breast cancer or ductal breast carcinoma in situ (DCIS) or prophylaxis in the setting of genetic mutations or strong family history
- English-speaking
- Able to complete consent
- Able to fill out computer survey material
Exclusion Criteria3
- Non-English-speaking
- Those with recurrent or metastatic disease or concurrent primary cancers
- Patients undergoing breast conservation therapy will also be excluded from the study
Interventions
Complete questionnaires
Locations(4)
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NCT04169542