Factors Associated with Financial Toxicity After Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery

Patients younger than 50 years, of non-white race, with annual income <$75,000, and credit scores <740 were more likely to experience financial toxicity after gastrectomy or pancreatectomy. Longer hospital stays, extended time off work for surgery, and lower credit scores were also associated with financial toxicity. Minimally invasive surgery was linked to lower financial toxicity risk. Predicting financial toxicity before surgery and using minimally invasive techniques may help reduce the financial burden on patients.