The financial impact of head and neck cancer caregiving: a qualitative study

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Authors

Myles Balfe · National Cancer Registry

Phyllis Butow · University of Sydney

Eleanor O’Sullivan · University College Cork

Rachael Gooberman‐Hill · University of Bristol

Aileen Timmons · National Cancer Registry

Linda Sharp · Newcastle University

Abstract

Health professionals should be aware that head and neck cancer can have short and long-term financial consequences for caregivers and their families. Health professionals should refer patients and their caregivers to medical social workers who can help them with their financial issues. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Topics & Keywords

Family Support in Illness Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Cancer survivorship and care

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Decent work and economic growth

Publication Details

Published in: Psycho-Oncology

Volume 25, Issue 12, pp. 1441-1447

DOI: 10.1002/pon.4079

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