Acs Research - Theorylab

The financial burden that can result from cancer treatment is a widespread problem that not only affects quality of life—it can also affect care and outcomes for patients. But many of the things that lead to financial hardship can be changed, like health insurance coverage and communication with providers about anticipated costs of care. Robin Yabroff, PhD—Senior Scientific Director of Health Services Research at the American Cancer Society—is leading the way in research into why and how financial problems affect cancer patients and survivors. 4:33 – On how expensive it is to go through cancer treatment, the variation in cost for different types of cancer, and financial challenges that are unique to cancer survivors 6:50 – On different categories of financial hardship: material, psychological and coping. 9:29 – Is financial hardship a common concern for cancer patients? 12:00 – An age group of cancer patients that tends to be more impacted by financial hardship 15:33 – How health insurers have bee