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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Out-of-Pocket Costs, Lost Wages, and Unemployment in Patients with Breast Cancer Undergoing Breast Surgery

Description

This study investigates the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on out-of-pocket costs, lost wages, and unemployment in patients with breast cancer undergoing breast surgery. Post-mastectomy reconstructive patients are at high risk for financial toxicity (adverse effects of escalating health care cost on well-being). The goal of this study is to collect information about financial costs patients may have as a result of surgical treatment for cancer with or without breast reconstruction and to learn if COVID-19 affects patient costs of breast reconstruction. This may help researchers demonstrate the financial consequences of undergoing breast surgery.

Conditions

Breast Ductal Carcinoma in SituCOVID-19 InfectionHereditary Breast CarcinomaInvasive Breast Carcinoma
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Breast Ductal Carcinoma in SituCOVID-19 InfectionHereditary Breast CarcinomaInvasive Breast Carcinoma

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Study Details

Study overview

This study investigates the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on out-of-pocket costs, lost wages, and unemployment in patients with breast cancer undergoing breast surgery. Post-mastectomy reconstructive patients are at high risk for financial toxicity (adverse effects of escalating health care cost on well-being). The goal of this study is to collect information about financial costs patients may have as a result of surgical treatment for cancer with or without breast reconstruction and to learn if COVID-19 affects patient costs of breast reconstruction. This may help researchers demonstrate the financial consequences of undergoing breast surgery.

Potential Impact of the COVID -19 Pandemic on Financial Toxicity in Breast Cancer Surgical Patients: the Impact on Out of Pocket Costs, Lost Wages and Economic Strain

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Out-of-Pocket Costs, Lost Wages, and Unemployment in Patients with Breast Cancer Undergoing Breast Surgery

Condition
Breast Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Conroe

MD Anderson in The Woodlands, Conroe, Texas, United States, 77384

Houston

M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States, 77030

League City

MD Anderson League City, League City, Texas, United States, 77573

Sugar Land

MD Anderson in Sugar Land, Sugar Land, Texas, United States, 77478

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Have an indication for surgical treatment of invasive breast cancer or ductal breast carcinoma in situ (DCIS) or prophylaxis in the setting of genetic mutations or strong family history
  • * English-speaking
  • * Able to complete consent
  • * Able to fill out computer survey material
  • * Non-English-speaking
  • * Those with recurrent or metastatic disease or concurrent primary cancers
  • * Patients undergoing breast conservation therapy will also be excluded from the study

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center,

Carrie Chu, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Study Record Dates

2026-03-31