Abstract
Financial toxicity may differ by age at diagnosis between adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer. We surveyed 52 AYA cancer patients about unmet needs and financial toxicity using the COmprehensive Score for financial Toxicity (COST). We compared outcomes by age at diagnosis (15-25-year olds [n = 25, 48%] vs. 26-39-year olds [n = 27, 52%]). AYAs diagnosed ages 26-39 reported that cancer negatively affected their finances more than 15-25-year olds (77.8% vs. 37.5%, p = 0.0005). Lower mean COST scores among those diagnosed ages 26-39 indicated greater financial toxicity compared to those 15-25 years (18.22 vs. 24.84, p = 0.02). Financial burden appears to be greater for older AYAs with cancer.
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