The hospital costs of treating lung cancer in the United Kingdom
1999
Hospital Costs of Treating Lung Cancer in the UK
Sample size: 253
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Wolstenholme J L, Whynes D K
Primary Institution: Trent Institute for Health Services Research, University Medical School, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham
Conclusion
The study found that the mean 4-year diagnosis and management costs for lung cancer in the UK were lower than those reported in Canadian studies.
Supporting Evidence
- The mean 4-year diagnosis and management costs for non-small cell lung cancer were £6150.
- The mean 4-year diagnosis and management costs for small cell lung cancer were £5668.
- The costs identified in this study are lower than those in Canadian studies.
Takeaway
This study looked at how much it costs to treat lung cancer in the UK, and found it's cheaper than in Canada.
Methodology
A detailed patient-by-patient costing analysis based on case records.
Limitations
The study is based on data from 1993, which may not reflect current costs.
Participant Demographics
Patients diagnosed with lung cancer in 1993.
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