Pediatric cancer hospitalizations are approximately 2.5 times costlier than adult admissions, reflecting longer stays and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Individuals with cancer expressed a preference for early and frequent provider-initiated discussions about ...

When someone mentions the word "toxicity" in relation to cancer treatment, they're usually referring to the negative physical side effects and complications that can result from therapies like ...

Dr. Hope Rugo and Dr. Kamaria Lee discuss the prevalence of financial toxicity in cancer care in the United States and globally, focusing on breast cancer, and highlight key interventions to mitigate ...

A new study led by researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center found that at least $230 million was spent on cancer care delivered outside Hawaiʻi between 2021 and 2023, highlighting the ...

Financial toxicity persists, with 17% of patients avoiding follow-up care due to high costs, impacting quality of life and treatment decisions. Prior authorization delays affect 69% of patients, ...

A longitudinal survey found that financial toxicity affected 80% of patients with cancer at baseline and decreased modestly over 6 months. Higher financial toxicity was consistently associated with ...

Financial toxicity due to cancer is significantly more common among nonwhite patients, a recent analysis of survey data suggests. The study found that Black individuals, in particular, are more than 5 ...

Transforming Cancer Drug Access: Insights Into Utilization and Clinician Satisfaction in a Statewide Cancer Drug Repository Network From March 2023 to December 2024, patients in breast, gynecologic, ...

Cancer care should focus on improving patients' quality of life, not just survival, by addressing emotional, physical, and financial burdens. Palliative care aligns treatment with patient goals, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Financial toxicity has a significant association with quality of life for patients with liver cancer. Resilience ...

AYAs were more likely than other cancer patients to have unpaid debt, have unmet transportation needs, and experience food insecurity. Adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients with cancer experience ...