"Both a life saver and totally shameful": young adult cancer survivors' perceptions of medical crowdfunding.

Lauren Victoria GhazalSamantha E WatsonBrooke GentrySheila J Santacroce

Published in: Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice (2022)

This study fills an important gap in understanding individual-level crowdfunding experiences. Implications include system-level approaches to addressing cancer-related financial burden and potential worsening of existing disparities through medical crowdfunding.

Keyphrases

young adults
healthcare
childhood cancer
primary care
mental health
risk factors
climate change
human health