How Financial Planning Can Help Treat the ‘Financial Toxicity’ of Cancer The diagnosis of cancer is a catastrophic blow that can have far reaching consequences beyond the physical and emotional trauma.
The National Cancer Institute has coined the term "financial toxicity" to describe the crushing burden of medical expenses faced by patients and their families, which can have real life implications for survival rates.
Financial toxicity is not a new phenomenon, but its significance often takes a backseat in discussions around cancer treatment. Dr.