Digital Tools for Cancer Survivors: What Do They Really Cost?

Cancer survival rates are going up. That's great news. But more survivors mean bigger medical bills worldwide. Health systems are feeling the pressure.

Digital health tools could help. Apps and remote monitoring let patients stay home. AI can spot problems early using daily data. No more long trips to clinics. Sounds promising, right?

Here's the catch. Nobody knows if these tools actually save money. They might improve care but cost a fortune. Or they could be cheap and effective. The evidence is scattered.

Researchers are stepping in. They're hunting through major databases like PubMed and Embase. They'll also check gray literature on Google Scholar. Only studies with real cost numbers count.

The team will use a World Bank framework to organize findings. They'll compare costs, health results, and who pays. The goal? Give policymakers a clear picture before they spend big.