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

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

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.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• 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

Locations
United States
Texas
MD Anderson in The Woodlands
RECRUITING
Conroe
M D Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITING
Houston
MD Anderson League City
RECRUITING
League City
MD Anderson in Sugar Land
RECRUITING
Sugar Land
Contact Information
Primary
Carrie Chu, MD
ckchu@mdanderson.org
713-794-1247
Time Frame
Start Date: 2019-05-21
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-03-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 600
Treatments
Observational (questionnaire)
Patients complete up to 4 electronic questionnaires over 15 minutes before surgery and at 6, 12, and 24 months after surgery.
Authors
Anaeze Offodile
Sponsors
Leads: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Collaborators: National Cancer Institute (NCI)

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