Systematic review shows high burden of catastrophic health expenditure in cancer patients, suggesting improved accessibility could reduce financial strain.
The review indicated that nearly three-fifths of cancer patients in LMICs faced catastrophic health expenditure during service delivery. The government should decentralize cancer care to improve accessibility and affordable of care, which has the potential to reduce financial burden. In addition, healthcare providers should provide awareness of the importance of early screening and insurance enrollment to reduce CHE.
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