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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Out-of-Pocket Costs, Lost Wages, and Unemployment in Patients With Breast Cancer Undergoing Breast Surgery
Led by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Updated on 2026-05-04
600
Participants Needed
4
Research Sites
462 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
M
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor
N
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Out-of-Pocket Costs, Lost Wages, and Unemployment in Patients With Breast Cancer Undergoing Breast Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 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
You will not qualify if you...
- 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
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 4 locations
1
MD Anderson in The Woodlands
Conroe, Texas, United States, 77384
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2
M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
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3
MD Anderson League City
League City, Texas, United States, 77573
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4
MD Anderson in Sugar Land
Sugar Land, Texas, United States, 77478
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Research Team
C
Carrie Chu, MD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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