A third of Canadian cancer patients are facing financial distress, according to a new report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. That includes the direct, indirect, and emotional costs of treatments, which the authors say can worsen patients’ health outcomes. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for March 11, 2024.
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Many cancer patients face financial burden, CMAJ study reveals
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