Financial toxicity and socioeconomic impact of cancer in Europe.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Even with universal health care, patients living with cancer often face substantial treatment-related costs and income loss in Europe. Insights into the socioeconomic impact of cancer within and across countries are needed to create awareness, inform policy, and develop targeted measurement instruments. The SEC study aims to explore the socioeconomic impact and financial toxicity of cancer and identify vulnerable patient groups across Europe.

Patients and methods

To investigate experiences of a large number of patients, data were collected in a collaborative effort of hospitals and patient organizations across Europe through convenience sampling. Patients undergoing treatment currently or treated within the past 2 years could participate. A 44-item survey was deve

SUBMITTER: Vancoppenolle J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12180988 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature