The economic burden of cancer in the UK: a study of survivors treated with curative intent

The economic burden of cancer in the UK : a study of survivors treated with curative intent

The economic burden of cancer in the UK: a study of survivors treated with curative intent.

OBJECTIVE We aim to describe the economic burden of UK cancer survivorship for breast, colorectal and prostate cancer patients treated with curative intent, 1 year post-diagnosis. METHODS Patient-level data were collected over a 3-month period 12-15 months post-diagnosis to estimate the monthly societal costs incurred by cancer survivors. Self-reported resource utilisation data were obtained ...

Changes in health-related quality of life in oesophagogastric cancer patients participating in palliative and curative therapies

Background: Various treatments are used to prolong survival and improve quality of life (QOL). The purpose of this study was to assess the change in QOL scores in patients with Oesophagogastric (OG) cancer undergoing curative intent and palliative therapy.    Methods: This was a mix-designed cohort study with a consecutive sampling of patients with OG cancer who underwent curative or...

The Response to and Impact of the Ebola Epidemic: Towards an Agenda for Interdisciplinary Research

Background The 2013-2016 Ebola virus disease (EVD) epidemic in West Africa was the largest in history and resulted in a huge public health burden and significant social and economic impact in those countries most affected. Its size, duration and geographical spread presents important opportunities for research than might help national and global health and social care systems to better prepare ...

Economic burden of colorectal cancer in Iran in 2012

    Background: Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in Iran. However little is known about the economic burden associated with this cancer in Iran. The aim of this study was to estimate the economic burden of colorectal cancer in Iran in the year 2012.    Methods: We used the prevalence-based approach and estimated direct and indirect costs of all color...