Helping young cancer survivors manage financial challenges
Official title: Addressing financial hardship in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors: Efficacy and implementation of a multilevel intervention in community-based oncology practices
Funded at Wake Forest University Health Sciences · NIH-10882668 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is helping young cancer survivors, ages 15-39, who are struggling with money issues after treatment by providing them with helpful information about health insurance and access to financial support, so they can feel more secure and focused on their recovery.
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 start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $699,517 |
| NIH project number | 1R01CA282653-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10882668 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescent and young adult cancer survivors aged 15-39 who are experiencing financial difficulties related to their cancer treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not cancer survivors or those outside the age range of 15-39 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on adolescent and young adult cancer survivors, ages 15-39, who often face significant financial hardships due to their cancer treatment. The project aims to implement a multilevel intervention that includes educational programs about health insurance and coordinated access to financial assistance resources. By addressing both individual and organizational barriers, the research seeks to improve the financial well-being of these survivors during and after their treatment. Participants will receive support tailored to their unique needs, helping them navigate the complexities of financial toxicity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce financial hardship for young cancer survivors, improving their quality of life and long-term outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While interventions addressing financial hardship exist, this approach is novel in its focus on the specific needs of adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.
Where this research is happening
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Salsman, John — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Salsman, John
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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.