Photographer Laura Proctor and I worked on this story. Felt important to tell it. #cancer #financialtoxicity
As the cost of living in Toronto continues to rise, and newer, more expensive cancer treatments become available, how will this city cope with the thousands of new cancer cases that are diagnosed each year? thelocal.to/cost-of-canc...
Saving Rhea Seegobin | The Local
For the growing number of Canadians who will get cancer in their lifetimes, the financial stress can be profound. But despite her terminal diagnosis, with the support of her community, Rhea is determi...
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January 28, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Photographer Laura Proctor and I worked on this story. Felt important to tell it. #cancer #financialtoxicity
Patients’ financial resources affect their enrollment in #oncology #clinicaltrials to a greater degree than traditional demographic characteristics.
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#FinancialToxicity
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#FinancialToxicity
January 16, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Patients’ financial resources affect their enrollment in #oncology #clinicaltrials to a greater degree than traditional demographic characteristics.
https://bit.ly/4btsLQU
#FinancialToxicity
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#FinancialToxicity
Most National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program practices that treat AYAs with #cancer conduct routine screening for #financialDistress. Despite this, only half offer cancer-specific financial advice & assistance. @ascopost.bsky.social.
https://bit.ly/450uTMa
#FinancialToxicity
https://bit.ly/450uTMa
#FinancialToxicity
Financial Distress Among AYAs With Cancer Inadequately Addressed - Oncology Nurse Advisor
A survey of practices that treat AYA patients with cancer showed that almost half of them screen for financial hardship, but few offer cancer-specific navigation.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Most National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program practices that treat AYAs with #cancer conduct routine screening for #financialDistress. Despite this, only half offer cancer-specific financial advice & assistance. @ascopost.bsky.social.
https://bit.ly/450uTMa
#FinancialToxicity
https://bit.ly/450uTMa
#FinancialToxicity
It sounds like this effort to change the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey being guided by OMB, eg Project 2025.
Health economists, what would these changes mean?
#Medsky #publichealth #healthcarecosts #healthpolicy #insurance #financialtoxicity #burdenofcare #economics
Health economists, what would these changes mean?
#Medsky #publichealth #healthcarecosts #healthpolicy #insurance #financialtoxicity #burdenofcare #economics
HHS proposing to change MEPS: remove 4 Qs on counseling and treatment, 1 abt birth control, 1 abt aspirin use, and 2 about gender. Will add Qs abt screen time, use of wearables, sleep. Discontinuing: Burdens and Economic Impacts of Medical Care Self-Admin Questionnaire and Diabetes Care Supplement.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
This notice announces the intention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the a revision of the currently approved ...
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December 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
It sounds like this effort to change the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey being guided by OMB, eg Project 2025.
Health economists, what would these changes mean?
#Medsky #publichealth #healthcarecosts #healthpolicy #insurance #financialtoxicity #burdenofcare #economics
Health economists, what would these changes mean?
#Medsky #publichealth #healthcarecosts #healthpolicy #insurance #financialtoxicity #burdenofcare #economics
Addressing Financial Toxicity in Cancer Care - Ginny Mason
@ibcresearch1.bsky.social
oncodaily.com/voices/ginny...
#OncoDaily #Oncology #Cancer #Health #Medicine #MedEd #MedOnc #MedNews #FinancialToxicity #CancerCare
@ibcresearch1.bsky.social
oncodaily.com/voices/ginny...
#OncoDaily #Oncology #Cancer #Health #Medicine #MedEd #MedOnc #MedNews #FinancialToxicity #CancerCare
Ginny Mason: Addressing Financial Toxicity in Cancer Care - OncoDaily
Ginny Mason: Addressing Financial Toxicity in Cancer Care / cancer, Ginny Mason, OncoDaily, Oncology
oncodaily.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Addressing Financial Toxicity in Cancer Care - Ginny Mason
@ibcresearch1.bsky.social
oncodaily.com/voices/ginny...
#OncoDaily #Oncology #Cancer #Health #Medicine #MedEd #MedOnc #MedNews #FinancialToxicity #CancerCare
@ibcresearch1.bsky.social
oncodaily.com/voices/ginny...
#OncoDaily #Oncology #Cancer #Health #Medicine #MedEd #MedOnc #MedNews #FinancialToxicity #CancerCare
“How can we improve the system to serve patients better?”
#Financialtoxicity and affordability are part of health policy.
Appreciated the opportunity to speak to Dr Miriam Knoll for @ascocancer.bsky.social Connection about why advocacy matters.
@astro-org.bsky.social
#Financialtoxicity and affordability are part of health policy.
Appreciated the opportunity to speak to Dr Miriam Knoll for @ascocancer.bsky.social Connection about why advocacy matters.
@astro-org.bsky.social
Profiles in Advocacy: Dr. Fumiko Chino Advocates for Access and Affordability
In her “Profiles in Advocacy” series, Dr. Miriam Knoll shares Dr. Fumiko Chino’s investment and passion for helping her patients on both a personal and national level.
connection.asco.org
December 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
“How can we improve the system to serve patients better?”
#Financialtoxicity and affordability are part of health policy.
Appreciated the opportunity to speak to Dr Miriam Knoll for @ascocancer.bsky.social Connection about why advocacy matters.
@astro-org.bsky.social
#Financialtoxicity and affordability are part of health policy.
Appreciated the opportunity to speak to Dr Miriam Knoll for @ascocancer.bsky.social Connection about why advocacy matters.
@astro-org.bsky.social
#Giredestrant oral SERD ➡️ incredible 30% benefit for those with early stage ER+ #breastcancer.
It's not on the market yet but other similar #bcsm 💊 cost >$20k/mo vs generic AI $7.50 (on CPD w/o insurance). Let's see some affordable pricing please.🙏
#SABCS25 #financialToxicity
It's not on the market yet but other similar #bcsm 💊 cost >$20k/mo vs generic AI $7.50 (on CPD w/o insurance). Let's see some affordable pricing please.🙏
#SABCS25 #financialToxicity
December 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
#Giredestrant oral SERD ➡️ incredible 30% benefit for those with early stage ER+ #breastcancer.
It's not on the market yet but other similar #bcsm 💊 cost >$20k/mo vs generic AI $7.50 (on CPD w/o insurance). Let's see some affordable pricing please.🙏
#SABCS25 #financialToxicity
It's not on the market yet but other similar #bcsm 💊 cost >$20k/mo vs generic AI $7.50 (on CPD w/o insurance). Let's see some affordable pricing please.🙏
#SABCS25 #financialToxicity
Why we advocate for the 33 million individuals facing catastrophic health expenditure due to payment for #surgery and #anaesthesia care each year.
Surg can be highly cost-effective, saves lives, and promotes economic growth
#GlobalSurgery #FinancialToxicity
Surg can be highly cost-effective, saves lives, and promotes economic growth
#GlobalSurgery #FinancialToxicity
Surgical procedures led to a 16% increase in financial hardship and an 8-fold rise in out-of-pocket spending for US working-age adults, especially the uninsured and those with private insurance. ja.ma/4i8rMHm
December 2, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Why we advocate for the 33 million individuals facing catastrophic health expenditure due to payment for #surgery and #anaesthesia care each year.
Surg can be highly cost-effective, saves lives, and promotes economic growth
#GlobalSurgery #FinancialToxicity
Surg can be highly cost-effective, saves lives, and promotes economic growth
#GlobalSurgery #FinancialToxicity
Younger patients (ages 1-17), married couples, and men were more likely to get funded than others.
#Cancer #FinancialToxicity #GoFundMe #HealthcareCosts #HealthEquity #JNCCN
doi.org/10.6004/jncc...
#Cancer #FinancialToxicity #GoFundMe #HealthcareCosts #HealthEquity #JNCCN
doi.org/10.6004/jncc...
doi.org
November 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Younger patients (ages 1-17), married couples, and men were more likely to get funded than others.
#Cancer #FinancialToxicity #GoFundMe #HealthcareCosts #HealthEquity #JNCCN
doi.org/10.6004/jncc...
#Cancer #FinancialToxicity #GoFundMe #HealthcareCosts #HealthEquity #JNCCN
doi.org/10.6004/jncc...
And #C19 will be contributing to the auto accidents, too (from the brain damage).
On spending, that study seems to miss it's not how much but how & on whom. "We" spend a lot on health profiteering, while most have the added stress of fighting for care, if it's even available. #FinancialToxicity
On spending, that study seems to miss it's not how much but how & on whom. "We" spend a lot on health profiteering, while most have the added stress of fighting for care, if it's even available. #FinancialToxicity
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
And #C19 will be contributing to the auto accidents, too (from the brain damage).
On spending, that study seems to miss it's not how much but how & on whom. "We" spend a lot on health profiteering, while most have the added stress of fighting for care, if it's even available. #FinancialToxicity
On spending, that study seems to miss it's not how much but how & on whom. "We" spend a lot on health profiteering, while most have the added stress of fighting for care, if it's even available. #FinancialToxicity
Odds of surviving #cancer drop drastically when #credit score dips: (#financialtoxicity) news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...
Odds of surviving cancer drop drastically when credit score dips — Harvard Gazette
Study explores links between financial stress and mortality risk.
news.harvard.edu
November 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Odds of surviving #cancer drop drastically when #credit score dips: (#financialtoxicity) news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...
Tomorrow at 1pm EST we are hosting a free webinar on the hidden cost of #colorectalcancer care called #financialtoxicity.
Join @triagecancer.org Laura Beilke to hear strategies that can ease the burden and protect your financial health.
Register now → FIGHTCOLORECTALCANCER.ORG/EVENTS/WEBINARS
Join @triagecancer.org Laura Beilke to hear strategies that can ease the burden and protect your financial health.
Register now → FIGHTCOLORECTALCANCER.ORG/EVENTS/WEBINARS
October 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Tomorrow at 1pm EST we are hosting a free webinar on the hidden cost of #colorectalcancer care called #financialtoxicity.
Join @triagecancer.org Laura Beilke to hear strategies that can ease the burden and protect your financial health.
Register now → FIGHTCOLORECTALCANCER.ORG/EVENTS/WEBINARS
Join @triagecancer.org Laura Beilke to hear strategies that can ease the burden and protect your financial health.
Register now → FIGHTCOLORECTALCANCER.ORG/EVENTS/WEBINARS
Additionally, there was no correlation between level of #financialtoxicity and the type of planned #radiationtherapy, CyberKnife SBRT, or hypofractionated/conventional EBRT. Important to note that this was baseline survey prior to start of RT! Longitudinal data is being collected
October 12, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Additionally, there was no correlation between level of #financialtoxicity and the type of planned #radiationtherapy, CyberKnife SBRT, or hypofractionated/conventional EBRT. Important to note that this was baseline survey prior to start of RT! Longitudinal data is being collected
Despite our prostate cancer patients being more likely to report low #financialtoxicity, those with high FT were still more likely to engage in cost-coping mechanisms like delaying or avoiding medical care and reducing spending on leisure, which can negatively impact outcomes and QoL
October 12, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Despite our prostate cancer patients being more likely to report low #financialtoxicity, those with high FT were still more likely to engage in cost-coping mechanisms like delaying or avoiding medical care and reducing spending on leisure, which can negatively impact outcomes and QoL
Great to hear an expert discussion on #FinancialToxicity from Dr. Jeffrey Peppercorn at #ASCOQLTY25 this afternoon!
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@ascocancer.bsky.social
#PallOnc #SuppOnc #CancerResearch
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@ascocancer.bsky.social
#PallOnc #SuppOnc #CancerResearch
October 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Great to hear an expert discussion on #FinancialToxicity from Dr. Jeffrey Peppercorn at #ASCOQLTY25 this afternoon!
meetings.asco.org/2025-asco-qu...
@ascocancer.bsky.social
#PallOnc #SuppOnc #CancerResearch
meetings.asco.org/2025-asco-qu...
@ascocancer.bsky.social
#PallOnc #SuppOnc #CancerResearch
New in @medpagetoday.com: Financial side effects from #breastcancer treatment can create life-altering problems, including distress, debt, & employment disruptions #bcsm #financialToxicity
Proud of the work of @mdanderson.bsky.social PGY5 Dr Kamaria Lee in the @ascocancer.bsky.social
#ASCOEdBook
Proud of the work of @mdanderson.bsky.social PGY5 Dr Kamaria Lee in the @ascocancer.bsky.social
#ASCOEdBook
Kamaria Lee and Fumiko Chino on Financial Toxicity and Breast Cancer
Still needed: interventions at government, institutional, and provider levels
www.medpagetoday.com
October 8, 2025 at 1:59 PM
New in @medpagetoday.com: Financial side effects from #breastcancer treatment can create life-altering problems, including distress, debt, & employment disruptions #bcsm #financialToxicity
Proud of the work of @mdanderson.bsky.social PGY5 Dr Kamaria Lee in the @ascocancer.bsky.social
#ASCOEdBook
Proud of the work of @mdanderson.bsky.social PGY5 Dr Kamaria Lee in the @ascocancer.bsky.social
#ASCOEdBook
Excited to share our findings regarding #financialtoxicity of our patients with prostate cancer presenting for #radiationtherapy @bidmc-cancercenter.bsky.social @bidmcreseach.bsky.social ! And excited to learn more about delivery of quality care and barriers to cancer care at #ASCOQLTY25!
October 7, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Excited to share our findings regarding #financialtoxicity of our patients with prostate cancer presenting for #radiationtherapy @bidmc-cancercenter.bsky.social @bidmcreseach.bsky.social ! And excited to learn more about delivery of quality care and barriers to cancer care at #ASCOQLTY25!
#ASTRO25 ! Thank you for the opportunity to present our work on #financialtoxicity in patients undergoing radiation treatment, specifically on baseline FT and cost-coping mechanisms. Stay tuned for #ASCOQLTY25 for subanalysis on our prostate cancer patient cohort! #radonc
September 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM
#ASTRO25 ! Thank you for the opportunity to present our work on #financialtoxicity in patients undergoing radiation treatment, specifically on baseline FT and cost-coping mechanisms. Stay tuned for #ASCOQLTY25 for subanalysis on our prostate cancer patient cohort! #radonc
"When you go into the 🏥, they’re going to ask if you’ve had a fall in the last month. They’re going to ask you if you feel blue as a depression screen.
I feel #financialToxicity & essential-needs screening is so important to ask every single person."
www.healio.com/news/hematol...
I feel #financialToxicity & essential-needs screening is so important to ask every single person."
www.healio.com/news/hematol...
September 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
"When you go into the 🏥, they’re going to ask if you’ve had a fall in the last month. They’re going to ask you if you feel blue as a depression screen.
I feel #financialToxicity & essential-needs screening is so important to ask every single person."
www.healio.com/news/hematol...
I feel #financialToxicity & essential-needs screening is so important to ask every single person."
www.healio.com/news/hematol...
We are so excited to have Dr. Rachel Greenup present at our workshop. The research and work she is doing regarding financial toxicity and cancer is amazing. Make sure to register for this event ASAP! Click here: workshop2025.givesmart.com/
#BCSM #MBC #FinancialToxicity
#BCSM #MBC #FinancialToxicity
August 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We are so excited to have Dr. Rachel Greenup present at our workshop. The research and work she is doing regarding financial toxicity and cancer is amazing. Make sure to register for this event ASAP! Click here: workshop2025.givesmart.com/
#BCSM #MBC #FinancialToxicity
#BCSM #MBC #FinancialToxicity
Medical bills are inevitable when living with cancer. For those uninsured or underinsured, they are undoubtedly going to face heavy financial hardships, and often times bankruptcy and homelessness. #BCSM #MBC #FinancialToxicity
Source: (@ascocancer) ascopubs.org/doi/full/10....
Source: (@ascocancer) ascopubs.org/doi/full/10....
August 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Medical bills are inevitable when living with cancer. For those uninsured or underinsured, they are undoubtedly going to face heavy financial hardships, and often times bankruptcy and homelessness. #BCSM #MBC #FinancialToxicity
Source: (@ascocancer) ascopubs.org/doi/full/10....
Source: (@ascocancer) ascopubs.org/doi/full/10....
Join us for an informative and community-driven event all about financial toxicity and cancer. Attendance is FREE , but you must register prior to the event. Click here: workshop2025.givesmart.com/ to save your spot 🔗 #BCSM #MBC #FinancialToxicity
August 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Join us for an informative and community-driven event all about financial toxicity and cancer. Attendance is FREE , but you must register prior to the event. Click here: workshop2025.givesmart.com/ to save your spot 🔗 #BCSM #MBC #FinancialToxicity
New #BytheBook #ASCOEdBook @ascocancer.bsky.social Podcast with Drs Hope Rugo and @mdanderson.bsky.social #radonc resident Dr Kamaria Lee discussing #financialToxicity in #breastCancer #bcsm and how to fix it.
📚 ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...
🎙️ ascopubs.org/do/intervent...
📚 ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...
🎙️ ascopubs.org/do/intervent...
Interventions to Reduce Financial Toxicity in Breast Cancer | Podcast | ASCO Publications
Dr. Hope Rugo and Dr. Kamaria Lee discuss the prevalence of financial toxicity in cancer care in the United States and globally, focusing on breast cancer, and highlight key interventions to mitigate ...
ascopubs.org
August 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
New #BytheBook #ASCOEdBook @ascocancer.bsky.social Podcast with Drs Hope Rugo and @mdanderson.bsky.social #radonc resident Dr Kamaria Lee discussing #financialToxicity in #breastCancer #bcsm and how to fix it.
📚 ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...
🎙️ ascopubs.org/do/intervent...
📚 ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...
🎙️ ascopubs.org/do/intervent...
Clinical trial-related financial considerations from Deep South-patients with breast #cancer who previously declined trial participation.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
@cancercaremascc.bsky.social
#FinancialToxicity #BreastCancer #CancerResearch
@grocquemd.bsky.social @cphilwil.bsky.social
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
@cancercaremascc.bsky.social
#FinancialToxicity #BreastCancer #CancerResearch
@grocquemd.bsky.social @cphilwil.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Clinical trial-related financial considerations from Deep South-patients with breast #cancer who previously declined trial participation.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
@cancercaremascc.bsky.social
#FinancialToxicity #BreastCancer #CancerResearch
@grocquemd.bsky.social @cphilwil.bsky.social
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
@cancercaremascc.bsky.social
#FinancialToxicity #BreastCancer #CancerResearch
@grocquemd.bsky.social @cphilwil.bsky.social
A new commentary from @maryamlustberg.bsky.social lustberg et al. highlights how adverse events, out-of-pocket costs, + lost income contribute to #financialtoxicity from #ICI immunotherapy in #cancer care. More accurate tools for cost assessment are needed.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Improving assessment of financial toxicity of cancer immunotherapy - Supportive Care in Cancer
Supportive Care in Cancer -
link.springer.com
August 8, 2025 at 12:12 PM
A new commentary from @maryamlustberg.bsky.social lustberg et al. highlights how adverse events, out-of-pocket costs, + lost income contribute to #financialtoxicity from #ICI immunotherapy in #cancer care. More accurate tools for cost assessment are needed.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
link.springer.com/article/10.1...