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Using appropriate comparisons in economic evaluations. An exercise in Belgium.

O Van Tiggelen1, G Storme, K Torfs

  • 1Free University of Brussels (VUB).

International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care
|July 17, 1999
PubMed
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For premenopausal women, ovariectomy for breast cancer and conventional chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Standard treatments for early breast cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in premenopausal women are evaluated.
  • Healthcare costs within the Belgian Health Insurance System are a key consideration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of different cancer treatments.
  • To identify potential cost savings in cancer care through unbiased insights.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review assessing treatment effectiveness.
  • Comparative cost analysis of various treatment modalities.
  • Evaluation within the Belgian Health Insurance System framework.

Main Results:

  • Ovariectomy for breast cancer (770 ECU) and conventional chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (2,745 ECU) are equally effective and less costly.

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  • Chemotherapy for breast cancer (1,904 ECU) and combined chemotherapy with autologous bone marrow transplantation for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (19,262 ECU) are more expensive.

    • Conclusions:

    • Cost-effective treatment options exist for both early breast cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
    • Further analysis of treatment costs and outcomes can optimize cancer care and reduce expenses.