The Cost of Distance: How Travel for Pediatric Cancer Care Affects Parental Income-A Danish Registry-Based Cohort Study

The authors aimed to investigate how the distance between a family's residence and a pediatric cancer treatment center impacts parental income trajectories in Denmark. Their study found that greater distances are associated with slower income growth for parents, particularly highlighting more pronounced effects for mothers five years post-diagnosis. Overall, the findings suggest that logistical challenges related to travel for treatment may adversely affect the financial stability of families dealing with childhood cancer.