The ripple effect: Cancer‐related financial toxicity for family members and caregivers

Social determinants of sex disparities in cancer in Southeast Asia

“…Patients with cancer are more likely to be unemployed, or file for bankruptcy. 92 , 100 , 101 Not only that, it was recently found that Malaysian breast cancer survivors had even experienced work discrimination because of their cancer. Some culminated in forced resignation after management anticipated a decline in their productivity.…”

Book Reviews: The Child–Parent Caregiving Relationship in Later Life: Psychosocial Experiences

“…Family caregivers are integral to older patients’ quality of life, arranging medical care, managing symptoms, and providing instrumental and emotional support (Lund et al, 2014). However, this time-consuming, emotionally and physically intensive labor can have substantial negative effects on caregivers’ mental, physical, and financial wellbeing (Dee et al, 2023; Kim et al, 2015), and there is minimal support for caregivers (Riffin et al, 2021). Adult-children caring for a parent confront particularly challenging situations including juggling their own employment, geographic distance to their parent, and relational dynamics of transitioning from child to caregiver.…”