Considerable National Costs Attributed to Cancer Medical Care
Overall annualized average costs highest for end-of-life cancer phase followed by initial, continuing phases.
Financial Toxicity
Machine Learning Algorithm Predicts Financial Burden Due To Cancer Treatment
Researchers were able to accurately predict financial toxicity among women undergoing mastectomy or lumpectomy for breast cancer.
Young Cancer Survivors Have More Financial, Food Insecurity
Cancer survivors aged 18 to 39 have consistently higher ‘very worried’ levels about retirement, bills.
Many Young Women With Breast Cancer Experience Financial Decline
Common concerns among employed respondents include increased time off, suffering job performance.
1996 to 2016 Saw Increases in U.S. Spending on Health Care
Public, private insurance, out-of-pocket payments increased by 2.9, 2.6, and 1.1 percent annually.
Patient Resources for Managing Financial Toxicity
My cancer center doesn’t have an expert dedicated to addressing the financial needs of our oncology patients. What are some trusted, key resources that I can refer patients to?
The Disappointing Reality of Crowdfunding Cancer Care
If crowdfunding doesn’t work, here’s how oncologists can help patients with financial toxicity.
The Cost of Cancer and How Healthcare Providers Can Help Mitigate Financial Toxicity
A close-up look at the cost of cancer care, current legislative actions, and tools clinicians can use to help ease patients’ financial burden.
Mitigating Financial Toxicity
A significant part of coping with cancer is the cost of treatment, especially co-pays and deductibles, but the financial impact of cancer can be more than just medical costs. Navigators should be aware of these financial issues that may affect their patients.
Financial Navigation Improves Financial Toxicity for Patients and Oncology Care Model Compliance for Cancer Centers
Significant improvements in financial toxicity was achieved when a dedicated financial navigator role was implemented at a major cancer center.
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