Financial distress similar, or greater, for patients with heart disease compared to cancer

(American College of Cardiology) Financial toxicity, the financial strain experienced by patients accessing health care, impacts a large population of cancer patients according to prior research. A new study, published in JACC: CardioOncology, finds financial toxicity is often greater among heart disease patients compared to cancer patients, and those with both conditions suffer the highest burden.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news