List of the costs of diagnosis and oncological treatment in the elderly patient

Abstract

Objective: to investigate the cost of diagnosing and treating cancer in the elderly of an Oncology Center in Minas Gerais. Method: Data were collected through a secondary source of the Hospital Cancer Registry, from a Philanthropic Hospital in the Interior of Minas Gerais, between 2009 and 2016, with a sample of 3,666 elderly people undergoing cancer treatment. The results were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics. All ethical aspects were safeguarded. Results: Among the main sources of diagnosis of neoplasms, the histology of the tumor stands out, corresponding to 85.50%. As for the cost of diagnosis and treatment, 25.09% and 86.05% of cases, respectively, were covered by the Unified Health System. Conclusion: it is important to note that early diagnosis and treatment increase the chances of cure and that Unified Health System covers most costs, making appropriate interventions for these patients possible.