Financial toxicity associated with a cancer diagnosis in publicly funded healthcare countries: a systematic review.
Christopher J LongoMargaret I FitchLaura BanfieldPaul HanlyK Robin YabroffLinda SharpPublished in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2020)
Despite government-funded universal public healthcare, financial toxicity is an issue for cancer patients and their families. Although levels of toxicity vary between countries, the findings suggest financial protection appears to be inadequate in many countries.