近三分之一有白血病的儿童的家庭在治疗期间面临严重的经济困难,尽管在医疗方面有进步。 Nearly one in three families of children with leukemia face severe financial hardship during treatment, despite medical advances.

一项新的研究发现,照料患急性淋巴细胞白血病儿童的每三个家庭中就有一个家庭在两年的治疗期间面临灾难性的财政困难,包括至少丧失25%的家庭收入或难以支付住房、食物或水电费。 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. 这项研究以美国和加拿大中心的422名儿科病人为基础,表明财政紧张随着时间推移而加剧,30%的人遭受物质困难,31.5%的人因治疗而面临严重的收入损失。 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. 即使在没有初步挣扎的家庭,由于经常看病、失业和护理需求,艰苦条件也大大增加。 Even families without initial struggles saw significant increases in hardship, driven by frequent medical visits, lost work, and caregiving demands. 调查结果突出表明,迫切需要及早进行财政检查和支助,以防止家庭陷入危机,尽管在治疗方面有所进展。 The findings highlight the urgent need for early financial screening and support to prevent families from falling into crisis despite advances in treatment.