"High Medical Expenses for Cancer Survivors"

Cancer survivors had higher annual medical expenses and greater productivity issues

(dailyRx News) Surviving cancer involves more than just physical health. A new study explored the financial burden often experienced by these survivors.

A new study from researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) looked at the financial experiences of cancer survivors in the US from 2008 to 2011.

The study found that cancer survivors spent several thousand dollars more a year on medical expenses than those without a cancer history.

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