New Report Highlights the Need for Patient-Provider Discussions to Address Financial Toxicity

Financial toxicity, or the impact of the cost of care on a patient, is increasingly being thought of as a silent side effect of cancer and its treatment, just like any other physical toxicity. But what can patients do to avoid it? Be upfront and honest in conversations about the cost of care with their healthcare team, says Cancer Support Community (CSC)’s Heather Badt.
In an interview with CURE, Badt, CSC’s Executive Director of the Research & Training Institute, opened up about the 2020 Cancer Experience Registry Report findings about financial toxicity, and touched on the various resources her organization offers both patients and caregivers to help alleviate the financial stress they may experience as a result of cancer.
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