The Impact of a Cancer Diagnosis on Employment and Finances; Preliminary Findings from a Multi-Site Guaranteed Income Trial

Authors

Deidre Geroni, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Gregory Garber, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Amy Leader, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Chiu Yi Tan, University of Pennsylvania
Jessica Jacoby, University of Pennsylvania
Jason Ma, University of Pennsylvania
Meredith Doherty, University of Pennsylvania

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Background

A cancer diagnosis affects patients beyond physical health, often disrupting emotional, social, and financial well-being. Employment is central to personal identity, contributing to:

• Financial stability
• A sense of community
• Purpose and fulfillment in daily life

Addressing the impact of cancer on employment is essential to supporting patients' holistic well-being. Despite these challenges, there is a lack of targeted financial interventions aimed at mitigating the disruption to employment, highlighting the need for studies like this one.

Publication Date

3-3-2025

Keywords

financial toxicity, quality of life, employment, unconditional cash transfers, depression and anxiety

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Oncology

Comments

Presented at the American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS) 2025 Annual Conference.

Recommended Citation

Geroni, Deidre; Garber, Gregory; Leader, Amy; Tan, Chiu Yi; Jacoby, Jessica; Ma, Jason; and Doherty, Meredith, "The Impact of a Cancer Diagnosis on Employment and Finances; Preliminary Findings from a Multi-Site Guaranteed Income Trial" (2025). Department of Medical Oncology Posters. 23.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/medoncposters/23