A cross-sectional study reveals higher financial burdens among breast cancer patients, suggesting targeted policy improvements.
The majority of breast cancer patients in Kerala accessed tertiary care through indirect pathways, with substantially higher out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) among those treated in private centres. Targeted policy interventions, such as strengthening primary care linkages and improving referral coordination, are essential to reduce delays in care pathways and alleviate the financial burden on breast cancer patients.
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