Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Out-of-Pocket Costs, Lost Wages, and Unemployment in Patients With Breast Cancer Undergoing Breast Surgery

Summary

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.

Shortened from the sponsor's brief summary. View official record on ClinicalTrials.gov

Conditions studied

• Breast Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
• COVID-19 Infection
• Hereditary Breast Carcinoma
• Invasive Breast Carcinoma

Eligibility basics and study details

Study type

Observational

Phase

Not applicable

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov

October 7, 2026

These are the basic criteria only. The full inclusion and exclusion criteria are on the official record, and the study team decides who can take part.

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