Financial Toxicity and Cancer Managing the Cost of Cancer Care Medical Health Planning

Cancer is an expensive medical condition to treat, and most patients will need ongoing follow-up care after the completion of treatment, often for years. Unfortunately, it is very common for patients to deal with financial stress along this entire journey. The term financial toxicity is used to describe the treatment-related financial strain experienced by patients with cancer. This series of presentations will address the many factors that can contribute to financial toxicity, identify strategies to manage debts, tips for reducing financial burden and outline financial resources that can help. This part of our 3-part series titled: Financial Health Planning
Describes common costs encountered by patients with cancer, outline financial health strategies and techniques to manage debts, explore options for income and financial assistance and will provide a check-list of items that can help you navigate financial issues and stay organized.