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Cost of Cancer Infographics

The Costs of Cancer 2020 report includes many graphics that illustrate the costs cancer patients face and why policymakers much find solutions. Six ... or other unwelcomed surprises like excluding coverage for a cancer diagnosis as a ‘pre-existing condition.’ For patients with cancer, this can lead to astronomical costs and difficulty affording care. Brian has Stage II lymphoma. When he has a plan that does not include ACA ... solutions to keep costs down . Download a PDF of this infographic Download a PDF of this infographic (Spanish) Insurance Disruptions & the Cost of COVID-19 The Problem The upheaval to the U.S. economy caused by the pandemic has resulted in many Americans losing their jobs and their ...

The Costs of Cancer

Download Report - Costs of Cancer Cancer is one of the leading causes of death and disease in the U.S. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that roughly 1.7 million ... like Medicare and Medicaid, as well as by cancer patients and their families.   The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions ... specifically on the costs of cancer borne by patients in active treatment as well as survivors.  It examines the factors contributing to the cost of cancer care, the type of direct costs patients pay, and the indirect costs associated with cancer.  To more fully illustrate what cancer ...

ACS CAN Volunteers Urge the Passage of Prescription Cost Amendments

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – February 2, 2023 - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) hosted a Cancer Action Day at the Utah State Capitol building today. ACS CAN volunteers, including cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers met with lawmakers and urged them to support legislation that will address high out-of-pocket drug costs.  Cancer patients and many Utahns with chronic conditions face hardship when faced with medical bills, including prescription ... While these programs allow the enrollee to use copay assistance, the amount of the support does not count towards the enrollee’s out-of-pocket cost obligations. Patients are often left with significant and surprise costs.  To get involved, visit www.fightcancer.org/utah or follow ACS CAN ...

The Costs of Cancer Report

This ACS CAN report focuses specifically on the costs of cancer for patients in active cancer treatment as well as survivors. It examines the factors contributing to the cost of cancer care, the types of direct costs patients face, and other costs and hardships associated with cancer. To more fully illustrate what ...

The Real Cost of Cutting Medicaid

acs_can_medicaid_cuts_onepager_for_print.pdf The Real Cost of Cutting Medicaid ...

The Costs of Cancer Survivorship - 2022

Introduction The American Cancer Society defines the term “cancer survivor” as any person with a history of cancer, from the time of diagnosis through the remainder of their life. This report is intended to focus on the costs of cancer for those who have finished active ... – do not end when active treatment ends. Individuals face ongoing financial impact. A 2022 American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) survey found that over half of cancer survivors report carrying medical debt from their cancer-related treatments. The Costs of Cancer ...

Insurance Disruptions & the Cost of COVID-19

... coverage disruptions are costly because cancer patients like Franklin who have already met their deductible and maximums near the beginning of the year must pay another deductible and reach their new maximum out-of-pocket amount when they start their new insurance plan. And this problem ... who has prostate cancer, already spent $3,000 on his cancer treatment when he lost his job in layoffs related to COVID-19. Starting a new plan cost him another $8,000 to pay his new deductible and out-of-pocket maximum. By the end of the year, Franklin will have spent almost 3 times more ... disruptions aren’t the only cost of COVID-19 for cancer patients. The pandemic has also resulted in delayed or canceled appointments, which can allow a patient’s cancer to grow, leading to higher treatment costs and worse health outcomes.    ACS CAN Fights for Solutions ACS CAN is ...

Agenda for The Costs of Cancer: ACS CAN 6th Annual New Mexico Cancer Summit

We are excited to bring you a dynamic program about the costs of cancer in New Mexico and potential policy solutions.  The Costs of Cancer: ACS CAN 6th Annual New Mexico Cancer Summit August 27, 2019 | Albuquerque Museum | 2000 Mountain Rd NW 12:45—1:00        ...

New Report Underscores Importance of Proposal to Reduce Costs of Breast Cancer Imaging

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A new report by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) found that over 70% of commercially-insured patients had out-of-pocket costs for follow-up breast cancer diagnostic tests in 2023. These ... mammogram, MRI, ultrasound or biopsy, are medically recommended next steps to determine if an individual has cancer. However, barriers like cost can keep people from getting them. While screening mammograms are free to most insured women starting at age 40, follow-up testing often ...

Spikes in Cost Increase the Burden of Affording Cancer Care

... vulnerable to spikes in their health care costs because many expensive diagnostic tests and treatments are scheduled within a short period of time, so cancer patients spend their deductible and out-of-pocket maximum quickly. These costs can be difficult to manage over the course of a year, and most monthly budgets simply can’t afford these large bills.  Over the two years that Carla is in treatment for stage III breast cancer, she experiences a spike in cost of over $8,000 in the first two months of each year. While she may be able to afford to spend this much on her care spread over the whole ...

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