Financial Toxicity: Unveiling the Burden of Cancer Care on Patients in Rwanda

CONCLUSION: Despite health insurance which covers many elements of cancer care, a substantial proportion of patients on anti-cancer treatment in Rwanda experience major financial toxicity. Novel health financing solutions are needed to ensure accessible and affordable cancer care.PMID:37897406 | DOI:10.1093/oncolo/oyad291

Source: The Oncologist - October 28, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Fidel Rubagumya Brooke Wilson Achille Manirakiza Emmanuel Mutabazi Diane A Ndoli Emmanuel Rudakemwa Mary D Chamberlin Wilma M Hopman Christopher M Booth Source Type: research