Supportive Care in Cancer
The impact of financial toxicity on adolescent/young adult cancer survivors (AYACS): A mixed methods study
Abstract Purpose Financial toxicity (the financial burden that accompanies a cancer diagnosis) uniquely affects adolescent/young adult cancer survivors (AYACS). The objective of this study was to use a mixed-method approach to understand AYACS’ perspectives on financial consequences of cancer treatment, to complement quantitative measures of financial toxicity. Methods In this convergent mixed methods study, data from AYACS participants ( n = 35) were collected. Financial toxicity was measured quantitatively using …