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Study Reveals Financial Strain on Families Battling Leukemia

12/11/2025

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A study presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) finds that nearly one-third of families face financial difficulties during their child's acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment.
Thirty percent of families struggle to cover living expenses, and 32% lose 25% or more of income by two years of chemotherapy.
Groups most affected include families with Hispanic or Black children, non-English speakers, and those below 200% of federal poverty line.

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A study presented at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) finds that nearly one-third of families face financial difficulties during their child's acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment.
Thirty percent of families struggle to cover living expenses, and 32% lose 25% or more of income by two years of chemotherapy.
Groups most affected include families with Hispanic or Black children, non-English speakers, and those below 200% of federal poverty line.