The present study reviewed existing literature on the effects of treatment and recovery costs on the multidimensional wellness of testicular cancer (TC) survivors. Peer-reviewed and scholarly articles were systematically searched and analyzed to determine the extent and impact of the overall financial effects of a TC diagnosis. This study aimed to uncover evidence indicating the possible decline in overall health-related quality of life (HRQoL) due to the potential deleterious effects on TC survivors’ financial well-being.
We found that TC survivors’ HRQoL is affected due to the damages of high out-of-pocket treatment costs, possible loss of employment, disability, and any other related financial events for a patient or survivor of cancer, which refers to financial toxicity (FT). Further, FT does not affect all cancer patients in the same capacity. Considering the number of individuals affected by the adverse effects of FT, more research is needed to better comprehend FT’s impacts on TC survivors’ well-being.
We conclude that every patient should be educated on the effects of FT resulting from their cancer experience. Furthermore, they should be informed that an early return to work may not be feasible. This will enable them to adequately prepare for the long-term effects and learn how to adjust their wages and lifestyle habits.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ucf.edu/oai:stars.library.ucf.edu:hut2024-1053 |
| Date | 01 January 2024 |
| Creators | Edouard, Staphana Valery |
| Publisher | STARS |
| Source Sets | University of Central Florida |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Source | Honors Undergraduate Theses |
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