Literature Review on COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Financial Toxicity in Cancer Survivors

Khalil Baddour from the University of Pittsburgh authored a literature review on the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on financial toxicity in cancer survivors. The work synthesizes findings from literature pertaining to cancer, financial toxicity, and economic challenges. It concludes with recommendations for interventions and policy changes to mitigate pandemic effects.

Use Cases

• Modeling financial strain on cancer patients based on literature about employment and insurance loss.
• Analyzing policy recommendations for cancer care delivery modifications mentioned in the review.
• Studying disparities in cancer mortality linked to economic recessions as described in the literature.

Strengths

• Authored by a researcher at a recognized institution, the University of Pittsburgh.
• Focuses on a specific, vulnerable population (cancer survivors) during a defined global event (COVID-19 pandemic).

Limitations

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Provenance

Source

University of Pittsburgh

Collection Method

Review of literature pertaining to cancer, financial toxicity, and economic challenges.