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Cost-effectiveness and reimbursement issues in renal cell carcinoma

T Gilewski1, N J Vogelzang

  • 1Joint Section of Hematology/Oncology, University of Chicago Medical School, IL 60637.

Seminars in Oncology
|February 1, 1989
PubMed

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Investigational biologic response modifiers offer promising, cost-effective treatments for metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Current reimbursement policies threaten access to this state-of-the-art, life-improving cancer care.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Cancer Research
  • Immunotherapy

Background:

  • Metastatic renal cell carcinoma lacks effective standard treatments.
  • Traditional therapies like surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy are inadequate.
  • Increasing focus on cost-effectiveness impacts cancer care funding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the promise of investigational therapies for metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
  • To address concerns regarding third-party payer denials for investigational treatments.
  • To advocate for the cost-effectiveness and therapeutic value of biologic response modifiers.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current treatment landscape for metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
  • Analysis of the efficacy of biologic response modifiers (e.g., alpha interferon, interleukin-2).
  • Evaluation of the cost-effectiveness and reimbursement challenges for investigational therapies.

Main Results:

  • Biologic response modifiers show promise in improving survival and quality of life.
  • Investigational therapies represent state-of-the-art treatment options.
  • Current reimbursement practices pose a threat to vital cancer research.

Conclusions:

  • Investigational therapies, particularly biologic response modifiers, offer significant benefits for metastatic renal cell carcinoma patients.
  • These treatments are therapeutically sound and potentially cost-effective.
  • Reimbursement policies must be re-evaluated to support access to advanced cancer care.

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