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Financial Hardship: A Frequent Side Effect of Cancer
Financial Hardship: A Frequent Side Effect of Cancer
C Helwick
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2010 Mar 1
Elsevier Global Medical News
Financial Hardship: A Frequent Side Effect of Cancer
Elsevier Global Medical News. 2010 Mar 1, C Helwick
NEW ORLEANS (EGMN) - A survey of cancer patients confirms that financial hardship is part of the disease package. Investigators found that 28% of patients, mostly those with advanced disease, were in danger of losing their homes, and financial hardships were strongly associated with mental health issues.Responses from 428 consecutive cancer outpatients revealed that 64% had limited or very limited financial resources as a result of their disease. Only 38% reported no financial hardship, Sharla Wells-Di...