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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2022 Oct 1.
Published in final edited form as: Head Neck. 2021 Jul 8;43(10):3062–3075. doi: 10.1002/hed.26801

TABLE A1.

Below is a list of statements that other people with your illness have said are important. Please select one statement per line to indicate your response as it applies to the past 7 days14,15

Not at all A little bit Somewhat Quite a bit Very much
I know that I have enough money in savings, retirement, or assets to cover the costs of my treatment
My out-of-pocket medical expenses are more than I thought they would be
I worry about the financial problems I will have in the future as a result of my illness or treatment
I feel I have no choice about the amount of money I spend on care
I am frustrated that I cannot work or contribute as much as I usually do
I am satisfied with my current financial situation
I am able to meet my monthly expenses
I feel financially stressed
I am concerned about keeping my job and income, including work at home
My cancer or treatment has reduced my satisfaction with my present financial situation
I feel in control of my financial situation
Financial Distress Questionnaire (FDQ)16,17
  1. Does your current household income meet your basic needs (such as food, housing, utilities, and health care)?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. How difficult is it to pay for your basic needs?
    • Not at all difficult
    • Somewhat difficult
    • Extremely difficult