The patient-level effect of the cost of Cancer care - financial burden in German Cancer patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Financial toxicity of cancer has so far been discussed primarily in the US health care system and is associated with higher morbidity and mortality. In European health care systems, the socio-economic impact of cancer is poorly understood. This study investigates the financial burden and patient-reported outcomes of neuroendocrine (NET) or colorectal (CRC) cancer patients at a German Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Methods

This prospective cross-sectional study surveyed 247 advanced stage patients (n = 122 NET/n = 125 CRC) at the National Center for Tumor Diseases, in Germany about cancer-related out-of-pocket costs, income loss, distress, and quality of life. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to demonstrate the effects of economic deterioration on pa

SUBMITTER: Mehlis K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7275553 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature