Approximately 1 in 6 young adults with breast cancer experienced significant financial difficulties that persisted into early survivorship, with factors such as Hispanic ethnicity, higher BMI, unemployment, bilateral mastectomy, and arm symptoms increasing the risk. A study of 1008 young adults aged 40 and under with stage 0-III breast cancer found that 16.3% experienced moderate to severe financial difficulty that peaked a few years post-diagnosis. Three financial trajectories were identified: minimal difficulty, mild difficulty that improved over time, and persistent moderate to severe difficulty. The study highlights the need for interventions to improve outcomes for young breast cancer survivors experiencing financial distress.
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How Many Young Breast Cancer Survivors Struggle Financially?
