Factors correlated with financial hardship among cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

Sara P. Myers; Carolyn Tsung; J. C. Chen; Yevgeniya Gokun; Jesse Plascak; Mohamed I. Elsaid; Ashley Rosko; Carolyn J. Presley; Electra D. Paskett; Ann Scheck McAlearney; Samilia Obeng-Gyasi

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0342984

March 9, 2026PLoS ONEOpen Access

Factors correlated with financial hardship among cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

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This research aims to identify factors related to financial hardship faced by cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Analyzed demographic data including age and race.
Assessed socioeconomic factors such as socioeconomic disadvantage index (SDI).
Considered medical history including comorbidities and treatment types (radiation and chemotherapy).
Higher SDI is linked to greater financial hardship.
Younger age and Black race are correlated with increased financial difficulties.
Presence of comorbidities increases the risk of financial strain among patients.

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Study identifies factors linked to financial hardship in cancer patients, indicating potential for targeted support strategies.

Abstract

In this study, greater SDI, younger age, Black race, comorbidities, receipt of radiation and/or chemotherapy were associated with financial hardship. These factors may guide focused screening of vulnerable populations to assist with equitable access to resources that offset the economic effects of cancer care.

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Myers et al. (2026) studied this question.

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