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Financial Toxicity of Cancer

Everyone agrees that a lack of money shouldn't be a barrier to life-saving cancer care.

However, when cancer affects bank accounts, it can reduce the odds of survival.

King Charles remarked that his cancer diagnosis was "quite a shock", but he didn't face financial hardship like many cancer patients and families do.

A caregiver shares their experience of fighting! a two-front war: against the disease and against financial toxicity.

Most patients and families are unprepared for the financial impact of cancer on their budget.

Author's summary: Cancer's financial burden affects many patients and families.

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