June 11, 2026 · International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics · DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2026.05.047

Characteristics of Crowdfunding Campaigns for Proton Therapy

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The authors aimed to identify the characteristics of crowdfunding campaigns for proton therapy that successfully met their fundraising goals. Analyzing 699 GoFundMe campaigns, they found that campaigns associated with uninsured patients and those providing additional information about treatment were more likely to be fully funded. The study highlights crowdfunding as a potential financial safety net for cancer patients, influenced by factors such as patient demographics and insurance coverage.

Edson A Damian-Jacobo, Xiaohan Chi, Ethan B Ludmir, Fumiko Chino, Ruitao Lin, Eugene J Koay, Anna Lee, Susan Y Wu

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