Real-World Evidence of Disproportionate Financial Toxicity and Health-Related Social Needs Among Adolescents and Young Adults Receiving Care at an NCI-Designated Cancer Center
Simple Summary Adolescents and young adults (AYAs, ages 15–39) with cancer face distinct financial challenges—limited savings, unstable jobs, and insurance gaps—that increase their risk of financial distress and unmet health-related social needs. Using routine electronic screening and billing data from 81,731 patients...