International medical tourism of US cancer patients for alternative cancer treatments: Financial, demographic, and clinical profiles of online crowdfunding campaigns

ConclusionsCampaigns proposing international travel for ACT requested and received more money, were shared more online, and had more donors. However, there was significantly more unmet financial need among this group, highlighting potential financial toxicity on patients and families.

Source: Cancer Medicine - January 20, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: John Peterson, Trevor F. Wilson, Melissa H. Watt, Josh Gruhl, Sydney Davis, Jaxon Olsen, Matthew W. Parsons, Benjamin H. Kann, Briony Swire ‐Thompson, Angela Fagerlin, Echo L. Warner, Andy J. King, Fumiko Chino, Skyler B. Johnson Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research