Health Economics in Oncology: Addressing Financial Toxicity, Value-Based Care, and Equity
A special issue of Current Oncology (ISSN 1718-7729). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Economics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 18
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment have improved survival rates. However, these improvements have also led to rising costs that burden patients, families, and health systems. Financial toxicity is now recognized as a serious consequence of cancer care, affecting patients’ quality of life, treatment adherence, and long-term outcomes, even in countries with universal health coverage. This Special Issue welcomes original research and reviews on the economic aspects of oncology, including cost-effectiveness, financial disparities, value-based care, and policy strategies that improve affordability and equity. We are especially interested in studies that explore ways to reduce financial hardship, increase efficiency, and support informed decision-making throughout the process of cancer care. We also welcome the submission of articles that focus on underserved populations and global trends such as digital health tools or workforce-related policies. We aim to generate actionable insights that support both economic sustainability and improved patient outcomes in oncology.
Dr. Marcell Csanádi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- financial toxicity
- cost-effectiveness
- value-based care
- cancer care
- economic sustainability
- health policy
- treatment affordability
- underserved populations
- digital health
- oncology economics
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