ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2022
Financial toxicity among older cancer survivors in China: a qualitative study of oncology providers' perceptions and practices.
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- Examining the relationships between financial toxicity, life satisfaction, and quality of life levels in older adult cancer patients.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Balancing cancer and comorbidity: a multicenter qualitative study on how comorbidity shapes survivorship care preferences in China.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Article
- Financial toxicity and quality of life among older adults with cancer: a moderated mediation model of loneliness and social support.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Experiences and coping strategies related to financial toxicity among frail older colorectal cancer survivors in China: a qualitative study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Financial Toxicity in Older Adults With Cancer and Their Caregivers.JCO oncology practice · 2025Review
- Influence of age on financial toxicity in cancer patients.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2024Article
- Financial toxicity and its risk factors among patients with cancer in China: A nationwide multisite study.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2024Article
- The development and validation of a patient-reported outcome measure to assess financial hardship among older cancer survivors in China: hardship and recovery with distress survey.Frontiers in oncology · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectiveDespite oncology providers' significant roles in patient care, few studies have been conducted to investigate oncology providers' understanding of financial toxicity. This study aimed to explore oncology providers' perceptions and practices relating to the financial toxicity of older cancer survivors in China.
methodsA qualitative study was conducted. Individual interviews were conducted with 14 oncology providers at four general hospitals and two cancer specialist hospitals in China. Qualitative data was analyzed using descriptive coding and thematic analysis methods.
resultsThe perceptions of participants about the financial toxicity of older cancer survivors include (1) older adults with cancer are especially vulnerable to financial toxicity; (2) inadequate social support may lead to financial toxicity; and (3) cancer-related financial toxicity increased the risk of poor treatment outcomes. The interventions to mitigate its negative effects include (1) effective communication about the cancer-related costs; (2) improving the professional ability to care for the patient; (3) cancer education program as a way to reduce knowledge gaps; and (4) clinical empathy as an effective treatment strategy.
conclusionOncology providers perceive that older cancer patients' financial toxicity plays a key role in increasing the negative effects of diagnosis and treatment of cancer, as well as possibly worsening cancer outcomes. Some potential practices of providers to mitigate financial toxicity include utilizing effective cost communication, improving professional ability in geriatric oncology care, and promoting further cancer education and clinical empathy.
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