Abstract: Reports indicate that the number of cancer patients in the United States is rising, with the amount of patients doubling by 2050. As patients in hospital beds increase, the cost to treat patients increases. Treating the most prevalent cancer is associated with the highest costs of treatment. This disproportionality affects patients of low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Paying for cancer treatments result in dire situations for thousands of individuals throughout the nation. People of low socioeconomic backgrounds also seem to be highly correlated with certain demographics. This limits the availability of certain treatments to specific demographics, representing the inequality present in healthcare. The impact of such inequality is extremely detrimental to people of these demographics, resulting in immense financial strain that changes entire lives. This paper goes into depth regarding the effects that rise from the high costs of cancer treatment and explores possible solutions that may aid those suffering from the financial strain of treating such illnesses.
Keywords: health care, oncology, cancer treatment, treatment options, cancer expenses, treatment costs.
Title: The Inequity of Cancer Treatment Options for Patients of Low Socioeconomic Backgrounds
Author: Eugene Choi
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
Vol. 10, Issue 2, October 2022 - March 2023
Page No: 84-92
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 29-October-2022
