Economic analysis of adverse events in cancer treatment
Koinuma, N.; Takeyoshi, H.
Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine 61(6): 1030-1038
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0047-1852 PMID: 12806956 Document Number: 557140
Faced with limited resources and the desire to improve the quality of cancer care, there is an increasing interest among physicians in maximizing gains in cancer treatment. This paper discusses where to find cost-benefit estimates for a host of adverse events in cancer treatments. In order to clarify the relationship between the input resources and economic effects of supportive therapies against adverse events, we developed a system model, similar to the Marcov model, of prognosis of principal seven cancers and analyzed the balance of patient labor productivity (Benefit) and accumulated cancer care costs (Cost). Economic analysis is a useful guide to resource allocation and appropriate decision making for improving patient's QOL.