Although the burden of financial toxicity in breast cancer care has been well-characterized, limited data exist on the impact of financial toxicity in women undergoing post-mastectomy breast reconstruction.
1,2 A recent study found that in women undergoing breast reconstruction, radiation therapy was associated with an increased risk for financial toxicity, however this study was limited to a single-institution and small sample size.
3 As more women undergo post-mastectomy breast reconstruction,
4 more information on the prevalence and predictive factors of financial toxicity after breast reconstruction is necessary to guide discussions with patients related to financial burden. …