financial toxicity

Beyond the Bill: Hope and Social Support as Vital Buffers Against Cancer-Related Financial Toxicity

By MedXY 02/09/2026

A multisite study reveals that financial toxicity significantly reduces life satisfaction in cancer patients. However, hopefulness and social support act as critical mediators, suggesting that integrating psychosocial resilience training with financial assistance can improve patient outcomes.

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Low-Dose Pembrolizumab Matches Standard-of-Care Efficacy in Neoadjuvant TNBC: Insights from the PLANeT Trial

By MedXY 01/08/2026

The PLANeT trial demonstrates that low-dose pembrolizumab (50 mg) plus chemotherapy significantly improves pathological complete response rates in triple-negative breast cancer, offering a high-efficacy, cost-effective alternative for resource-constrained healthcare settings.

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Persistent Medical Debt After Cancer Diagnosis: Insights from a Large Massachusetts Cohort Study

By MedXY 08/30/2025

A Massachusetts cohort study reveals modest but persistent increases in medical debt after cancer diagnosis, particularly in colorectal and bladder cancers, despite high insurance coverage. Total debt, bankruptcy rates, and credit scores remained largely unchanged in the overall population.