The need for online information on the economic consequences of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

Abstract:

:The Internet is commonly used to provide treatment information to patients diagnosed with cancer. Notably missing from the existing websites is information on the cost of cancer care in terms of medical costs to the patient and work-related consequences. The purpose of this paper is to describe what is known about the economic cost of cancer and to describe how this information can be structured so that it is of more benefit to patients. This paper first provides an overview of the information available regarding medical expenses and productivity costs associated with cancer survivorship, particularly with respect to cancer and employment. Second, it draws attention to the sparse economic information available online to cancer survivors. Patients can find information on sources of financial assistance, but they cannot estimate from the available information the cost of their care or anticipate the impact that cancer and its treatment may have on their jobs. Finally, a strategy for filling the void in online economic cancer information is described. Substantial opportunity exists to provide economic information to cancer patients and their families. The Internet is a natural forum for gathering and disseminating economic information. A unique advantage of the Internet is its ability to put information immediately in the hands of cancer patients and their families--assisting them to become informed consumers and skilled negotiators.

journal_name

J Med Internet Res

authors

Bradley CJ

doi

10.2196/jmir.7.3.e29

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subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2005-07-01 00:00:00

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e29

issue

3

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1439-4456

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1438-8871

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v7i3e29

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7

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