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March 12, 2026Diseases of the Colon & Rectum0 citations

Financial Toxicity Following Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Treatment

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DCDillon CheungCZChi ZhangDEDavid A. Etzioni

Key Points

  • This research examines the financial burden experienced by patients undergoing treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer.
  • Assessment of direct and indirect costs associated with treatment
  • Evaluation of communication strategies between patients and physicians
  • Analysis of insurance status impact on financial toxicity
  • Patients experience significant financial toxicity due to treatment costs
  • Effective physician-patient communication may help to alleviate these financial burdens
  • Insurance coverage alone does not fully protect patients from financial impacts

Abstract

Patients undergoing treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer, including those insured, are at risk of financial toxicity due to direct and indirect costs. Effective communication between these patients and physicians regarding the economic implications of treatment is essential to reducing financial toxicity.

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Cheung et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b2580996eeacc4fcec742chttps://doi.org/10.1097/dcr.0000000000004182
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