Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Oncology
Manuscript ID	91828
Country	Lebanon

Category	Oncology
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Impact of the economic crisis and drug shortage on Lebanese cancer patients’ care
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Dollen Eid, Jad Jabbour, Elissar Moujaes, Hampig Raphael Kourie, Maissa Safieddine and Joseph Kattan
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Corresponding Author	Dollen Eid, MD, Doctor, Department of Hematology and Oncology, Saint Joseph University, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus Road, Mar Mikhaël, Beirut 0000, Lebanon. dolleneid@gmail.com
Key Words	Cancer care; Drug shortage; Economic crisis; Cancer psychology; Healthcare access
Core Tip	The Lebanese healthcare system, strained by economic crisis, sociopolitical unrest, and the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, faces critical shortages, impacting vital oncology medications. In February 2022, a questionnaire was administered to 182 oncologic patients at Hôtel Dieu de France University Hospital, Beirut during outpatient therapy. Results revealed that 31.87% experienced treatment interruptions due to acute drug scarcities. Despite 87.91% having third-party coverage, 69.60% self-funded medications, leading to 69.78% perceiving limited healthcare access post-2020. Psychologically, one-third exhibited anxiety/depression symptoms, and 7 patients reported suicidal thoughts. Most patients altered their treatment plan, citing financial strains.
Citation	Eid D, Jabbour J, Moujaes E, Kourie HR, Safieddine M, Kattan J. Impact of the economic crisis and drug shortage on Lebanese cancer patients’ care. World J Clin Oncol 2024; In press

Received	2024-01-06 12:25
Peer-Review Started	2024-01-06 12:25
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Return for Revision	2024-01-17 02:55
Revised	2024-02-12 12:20
Second Decision	2024-03-27 02:36
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2024-03-27 05:06
Articles in Press	2024-03-27 05:06
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