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flag A study links financial strain after cancer diagnosis to higher death risk, independent of the disease.

flag 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. flag 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. flag Financial strain, more common among lower-income, younger, minority, and publicly insured patients, can lead to skipped treatments and medication non-adherence, worsening outcomes. flag Experts stress that financial stress directly impacts survival and recommend connecting patients with financial navigators to access support. flag Findings are preliminary and await peer review.

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