Addressing the toxicity of cancer treatment costs

(Wayne State University - Office of the Vice President for Research) Financial toxicity affects an estimated 30% to 50% of patients with cancer, especially patients who are racial/ethnic minorities, have lower incomes or are under 65. However, well-timed and effective patient-oncologist treatment cost discussions could help.A team from Wayne State University are working to improve patient-provider discussions on costs of cancer treatment with the help of a grant from the American Cancer Society.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news