Understanding the financial challenges faced by cancer patients in rural areas
Addressing Cancer-Related Financial Toxicity In Rural Oncology Care Settings
This study looks at how the high costs of cancer treatment affect patients living in rural areas, aiming to understand their struggles and find ways to ease their financial stress so they can focus more on getting better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10524138 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the financial toxicity experienced by cancer patients, particularly those living in rural settings. It examines how the high costs of cancer care lead to material hardships, psychological distress, and changes in behavior regarding treatment. By focusing on the unique challenges faced by rural patients, the study aims to identify the specific socioeconomic and access-related factors contributing to financial burdens. The goal is to develop strategies to alleviate these financial pressures and improve overall patient outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are cancer patients residing in rural areas who are experiencing financial difficulties related to their treatment.
Not a fit: Patients living in urban areas or those who do not face significant financial challenges related to their cancer care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help reduce the financial burden on cancer patients, leading to better treatment adherence and improved quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has highlighted the impact of financial toxicity on cancer patients, indicating that addressing these issues could lead to significant improvements in patient care and outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wheeler, Stephanie Brooke — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Wheeler, Stephanie Brooke
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.