About The Study: This survey study found that partners of colorectal cancer survivors experienced long-term financial toxicity that was associated with worse health-related quality of life. Multilevel interventions for both patients and partners are needed to address factors at individual and systemic levels and incorporate behavioral approaches.
Authors: Christine M. Veenstra, M.D., M.S.H.P., of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, is the corresponding author.
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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.5897)
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