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A study links financial strain after cancer diagnosis to higher death risk, independent of the disease.
A new study presented at the American College of Surgeons’ 2025 meeting finds that financial toxicity—measured by a drop in credit score after a cancer diagnosis—increases the risk of death, independent of the cancer itself.
Analyzing data from nearly 42,500 Massachusetts patients diagnosed between 2010 and 2019, researchers found that a two-tier credit drop within 18 months raised mortality risk by 29%, with each tier drop linked to higher death rates.
Financial strain, more common among lower-income, younger, minority, and publicly insured patients, can lead to skipped treatments and medication non-adherence, worsening outcomes.
Experts stress that financial stress directly impacts survival and recommend connecting patients with financial navigators to access support.
Findings are preliminary and await peer review.
Un estudio vincula la presión financiera después del diagnóstico de cáncer con un mayor riesgo de muerte, independiente de la enfermedad.