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Journal of epidemiology and community health
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J Epidemiol Community Health · Jun 2007
Dying of cancer in Italy: impact on family and caregiver. The Italian Survey of Dying of Cancer.
To describe the effect of terminal cancer on the patient's family, finances and daily life. ⋯ Although in Italy families are responsible for a small percentage of the overall costs of patient care, the effect of cancer on savings and daily life can be substantial. Strong geographical and gender differences emerged from this study.