Financial Issues

There are many resources available to help patients with cancer navigate and pay for treatment.

In colorectal and other cancers, financial burden is worsened by expensive drugs, long-term treatment and sharing of insurance costs.

In prostate and other cancers, patient assistance programs can prevent drug costs from shaping treatment decisions.

Even with protective laws, survivors of cancer face obstacles in employment.

There is no doubt the Affordable Care Act needs tweaking. But let's not lose these critical pieces.

A new tool that grades financial toxicity similar to adverse events may help patients deal with finances during cancer.