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flag Nearly one in three families of children with leukemia face severe financial hardship during treatment, despite medical advances.

flag A new study finds that nearly one in three families caring for a child with acute lymphocytic leukemia face catastrophic financial hardship during the two-year treatment period, including losing at least 25% of household income or struggling with housing, food, or utility costs. flag The research, based on 422 pediatric patients from U.S. and Canadian centers, shows financial strain worsens over time, with 30% experiencing material hardship and 31.5% facing severe income loss by treatment’s end. flag Even families without initial struggles saw significant increases in hardship, driven by frequent medical visits, lost work, and caregiving demands. flag The findings highlight the urgent need for early financial screening and support to prevent families from falling into crisis despite advances in treatment.

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