The economic impact of managing gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, Barretts oesophagus and oesophageal cancer.

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/496714

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Cancer of the oesophagus is a deadly disease with less than 20% of patients expected to live beyond one year after diagnosis. Oesophageal cancer is strongly linked to acid reflux and obesity. This study will look at the economic impact of treating patients for oesophageal cancer and associated precursor conditions and explore the cost-effectiveness of potential screening options for individuals at high-risk.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2008

End Date: 01-01-2013

Funding Scheme: Early Career Fellowships

Funding Amount: $301,764.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Inorganic green chemistry

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

cancer control and surveillance | cost-effectiveness analysis | costs of management | economic modelling | health care services

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