Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Out-of-Pocket Costs, Lost Wages, and Unemployment in Patients With Breast Cancer Undergoing Breast Surgery
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.
Checked against the public recordLast updated May 4, 2026 · Source: ClinicalTrials.gov
What this study is about
- Purpose
- Not specified
- Study type
- Observational
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Interventions being studied
- Other: Questionnaire Administration
How this study is categorized
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Who may be able to participate
Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English-speaking * Those with recurrent or metastatic disease or concurrent primary cancers * Patients undergoing breast conservation therapy will also be excluded from the study
Important: This is the sponsor’s public criteria, not a determination of eligibility. The study team must review your individual situation.
U.S. locations
- MD Anderson in The WoodlandsConroe, Texas
- M D Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, Texas
- MD Anderson League CityLeague City, Texas
- MD Anderson in Sugar LandSugar Land, Texas
Source and freshness
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