Financial toxicity in patients suffering from oral squamous cell carcinoma in Germany - A single centre survey | Synapse
February 12, 2026Open Access
Financial toxicity in patients suffering from oral squamous cell carcinoma in Germany - A single centre survey
Key Points
The research aims to investigate the financial toxicity experienced by patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma in Germany.
Conducted a survey at a single center
Collected data on financial burdens faced by patients
Analyzed the implications of financial toxicity on cancer treatment
Identified significant financial burdens among patients
Highlighted the need for targeted risk screening
Emphasized the importance of developing specific assessment tools for Germany
Abstract
These findings underscore the need for systematic financial risk screening and the development of German-specific assessment tools to address the socioeconomic burden in cancer care.