A recent article in MedPage Today discussed the effectiveness of crowdfunding campaigns in meeting the out-of-pocket costs of cancer patients. While well-intentioned, the campaigns raised less than 5% of the out of pocket costs. “Our findings have clinical implications,” the authors wrote. “Discussions of expected cancer treatment costs with the oncology care team have long been recommended as part of high-quality care. The widespread use of crowdfunding and the gaps between requested and received amounts further underscore the importance of these conversations.”
