A prospective evaluation of patient perspectives and financial considerations during prostate cancer treatment decision-making.

Introduction: In universal healthcare systems, patients may still encounter financial obstacles from cancer treatments, potentially influencing treatment decision-making. We investigated the relationship between socioeconomic status and treatment decision-making as it pertains to patient values, preferences, and perceived barriers to care for localized prostate cancer.

Methods: We conducted a prospective study of patients undergoing a prostate biopsy for the initial detection of prostate cancer.