Evaluating the Impact of Financial Navigation on Financial Catastrophe and Distress for Cancer Care

Summary

The goal of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of a structured financial navigation program in reducing financial catastrophe and financial distress for cancer patients in Nigeria. The main study questions being investigated are: 1. If a financial navigation program can effectively and significantly reduce financial catastrophe and distress for cancer patients in Nigeria? 2. If a financial navigation program is financially sustainable and cost-effective for cancer centers in Nigeria? Participants will be required to: 1. Complete surveys about their demographics, clinical history, and socioeconomic status 2. Complete questionnaires about their quality of life and psychological wellbeing 3. Report all costs related to their cancer care Investigators will compare participants in the financial navigation program and those not in the financial navigation program to identify potential differences in catastrophic health expenditure and financial distress.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 years and older
* Recently diagnosed with breast, colorectal or prostate cancer within 6 weeks of presentation at the study site
* Have not received definitive chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or undergone major surgery (diagnostic or temporary interventions, such as excisional biopsy or temporary colostomy may still enroll)
* Candidate for definitive cancer treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unable to provide consent
* Has initiated definitive cancer treatment at the study site or elsewhere in the past
* Only receiving best supportive care

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