Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Out-of-Pocket Costs, Lost Wages, and Unemployment in Patients With Breast Cancer Undergoing Breast Surgery
About this study
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.
- Condition
- Breast Ductal Carcinoma In Situ, COVID-19 Infection, Hereditary Breast Carcinoma, Invasive Breast Carcinoma
- Tested
- Questionnaire Administration
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Who can join
- Age
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
Inclusion 7
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Eligible sex: Female
- Study condition: Breast Ductal Carcinoma In Situ, COVID-19 Infection, Hereditary Breast Carcinoma, Invasive Breast Carcinoma
- 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 3
- 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
Where
4 sites, 4 recruiting
MD Anderson in The Woodlands
Conroe, Texas, United States
M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States
MD Anderson League City
League City, Texas, United States
MD Anderson in Sugar Land
Sugar Land, Texas, United States
Contact
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Carrie Chu, MD
713-794-1247 ckchu@mdanderson.org
Potential match only. Final eligibility is determined by the study team.