A former cancer biologist, Victoria Forster now works as a patient engagement specialist in Toronto, Canada.
One third of cancer-related fundraising pages on the GoFundMe crowdfunding platform in the U.S. describe significant financial hardships related to medical expenses and health-related social needs such as loss of income, according to a new study.
“Sadly, financial hardship is common among cancer survivors across the country, forcing a growing number of patients and their families to use personal crowdfunding as an alternative source to raise money,” said Dr. Zhiyuan “Jason” Zheng, lead author of the study and a senior scientist in health services research at the American Cancer Society.
“These findings show the intense difficulties in meeting basic medical and social needs, underscoring the fragility of safety nets in the U.S,” said Zheng.
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