The Cancer Journal Article for Theme Issue: The Problem of Cancer Drug Costs. Issue 4 (July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Collyar, Deborah E.
• Is Part Of: Cancer journal. Volume 26:Issue 4(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-07
• Subjects: Bankruptcy -- burden -- cancer -- debt -- distress -- drug pricing -- financial toxicity -- patient -- treatment; Cancer -- Periodicals; 616.994005
• DOI: 10.1097/PPO.0000000000000466
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1528-9117

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Modern medical costs fall beyond most peoples' ability to pay and cause severe adverse effects that impact patients and families. It is time to team up with all stakeholders to provide solutions to systemic issues that thwart oncology's true goal to help patients survive their care and their cancer. Patients need realistic approaches that include (1) access to affordable treatments, (2) accountability and oversight toward patient costs and results in research, and (3) cost-effective drug supply once commercialized. Physicians play a critical role helping patients develop a plan that fits each person's medical, financial, and life situation.