Navigating Health Insurance for Patients With Cancer
A cancer rights attorney explains the basics of health insurance options available to patient with cancer who do not have employer-sponsored health insurance.
Financial Toxicity
Parking Costs at Cancer Treatment Centers Contribute to Financial Toxicity
Although parking is free at some centers, costs at others can be hundreds of dollars.
Considerable National Costs Attributed to Cancer Medical Care
Overall annualized average costs highest for end-of-life cancer phase followed by initial, continuing phases.
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.
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