Helping young adult cancer survivors manage financial challenges
Addressing financial hardship in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors: Efficacy and implementation of a multilevel intervention in community-based oncology practices
This project aims to help young adults who have survived cancer overcome financial difficulties through a new support program.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11093997 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many young adults (ages 15-39) who have survived cancer face significant financial struggles due to inadequate insurance, limited savings, and job interruptions. This often leads to greater financial hardship compared to their peers without a cancer history. This project introduces a new program that tackles these challenges on multiple levels. It will educate young survivors about health insurance and financial literacy, while also helping oncology clinics better connect patients with financial assistance programs. The goal is to make sure young adult cancer survivors have the support they need to thrive financially after treatment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescent and young adult cancer survivors (ages 15-39) who are experiencing financial hardship during or after their cancer treatment.
Not a fit: Patients outside the adolescent and young adult age range or those not experiencing financial hardship may not directly benefit from this specific intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce financial stress and improve the long-term well-being and quality of life for young adult cancer survivors.
How similar studies have performed: While some interventions exist to address financial hardship in cancer patients, this project's multilevel approach specifically tailored to young adults is novel.
Where this research is happening
Winston-Salem, United States
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Salsman, John — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Salsman, John
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.