R. Jonathan Henderson, MD, presented “Financial Toxicity of APC Management” during the 34th International Prostate Cancer Update on February 13, 2024, in Vail, Colorado.
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How to cite: Henderson, R. Jonathan. “Financial Toxicity of APC Management.” February 2024. Accessed Sep 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/financial-toxicity-of-apc-management/
Financial Toxicity of APC Management – Summary
R. Jonathan Henderson, MD, addresses the economic burden and stress experienced by patients due to high treatment costs in advanced prostate cancer (APC) management. He stresses that this aspect of APC care often goes under-discussed.
In this 9-minute presentation, Dr. Henderson highlights direct costs such as medications, hospital stays, and physician fees, as well as indirect costs including lost income and travel expenses. He emphasizes that these financial strains can lead to treatment non-adherence, delayed care, and worsened clinical outcomes.
Dr. Henderson discusses various strategies and interventions to address these challenges, underscoring the importance of policy changes at the institutional and governmental levels to improve access to affordable care.
About The 34th Annual International Prostate Cancer Update:
The International Prostate Cancer Update (IPCU), founded in 1990, is a multi-day CME conference focused on prostate cancer treatment updates with expert, international faculty. It is led by expert physicians and is designed for urologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. The 34th iteration of the meeting occurred February 11-14, 2024 in Vail, Colorado. To view more educational presentations from IPCU 34, visit our collection page.
