Current status and prospects of family financial toxicity in childhood malignancies

Si-Ting WU, Chun-Li WANG, Dong-Rong SHI

Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics ›› 2026, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (3) : 384-389.

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Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics ›› 2026, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (3) : 384-389. DOI: 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2510080
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Current status and prospects of family financial toxicity in childhood malignancies

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Childhood malignancies, as a serious threat to children's health, not only cause tremendous suffering to children but also impose a heavy economic burden on their families and have become a major global public health challenge. The financial toxicity experienced by families of children with malignancies has distinctive features, and current assessment tools have limitations. In response to this challenge, multilevel response strategies have been developed worldwide. This review systematically examines the current situation, challenges, and response strategies, aiming to provide a basis for alleviating financial toxicity among families of children with malignancies and to promote health equity and social development.

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Malignancy / Financial toxicity / Challenge / Response strategy / Child

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Si-Ting WU , Chun-Li WANG , Dong-Rong SHI. Current status and prospects of family financial toxicity in childhood malignancies[J]. Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 2026, 28(3): 384-389 https://doi.org/10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2510080

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