The price of a drug should be based on its therapeutic benefits – not just what the market will bear
Nicole Hassoun, Binghamton University, State University of New York The average price for an orphan…
Browsing: financial toxicity
Financial distress negatively impacts well-being, satisfaction of breast cancer patients
Financial toxicity among breast cancer patients is independently associated with worse psychological well-being following a…
New standard aims to reduce bill shock for cancer patients
Four leading Australian cancer charities have joined forces to help reduce bill shock for cancer…
Study finds severe financial stress for breast cancer patients during and after treatment
The effects of cancer treatment on a patient’s body are easy to see, whether it…
How counselling can help breast cancer patients: Zulu women share their stories
Duduzile Zwane, University of Johannesburg Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the leading…
Using artificial intelligence to determine whether immunotherapy is working
Scientists from the Case Western Reserve University digital imaging lab, already pioneering the use of…
Money ills add to cancer struggle
One in five cancer patients could be experiencing financial difficulties because of their care needs,…
COSA 2018: Cost of cancer treatment
Australia’s leading cancer charities have joined together to call for greater commitment and transparency from…
Three studies reveal cancer patients face serious financial hardship, do not discuss treatment costs with physicians
New studies reveal the financial difficulties that people living with cancer currently face. The research…
The long-term financial toll of breast cancer
The financial fallout from breast cancer can last years after diagnosis, particularly for those with…