Myths and realities in cancer care: another point of view.
Health Aff (Millwood)
; 33(10): 1805-7, 2014 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
Cancer care is advancing, and the cancer community is right to celebrate that progress. Simultaneously, however, the cost of cancer therapy is rising along with all medical costs. In a matter of just a few years, the cost of health coverage is projected to reach heights that are simply unsustainable for most American families, overshadowing every other daily expense. Such an overwhelming burden will continue to undermine the progress made in developing new, more effective treatment and care for cancer patients. There cannot be a celebration of discoveries if there is no way to pay for them. It is from that perspective that I react and respond here to the commentary of Dana Goldman and Tomas Philipson, who debunk five myths in cancer care. I concur with the authors' assessment of the value and impact of progress in cancer care. However, I also argue that researchers and policy makers must pay more attention to the impact of cost on patients' adherence and experience and the speed with which new treatment and care are being developed.
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Custos e Análise de Custo
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Health_economic_evaluation
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Humans
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Health Aff (Millwood)
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2014
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