Impact of Cancer Diagnosis Rates and Treatment Expenses
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40.5% of Americans will be diagnosed with cancer at some point. In 2024, it is expected that, for the first time in history, that number will reach over 2 million new cancer cases. However, over the last 30 years, the risk of dying from cancer has dropped significantly, which is amazing news largely thanks to advancements in modern medicine. However, some medications for cancer treatment can be extremely expensive. Drugs like Gleevec can cost over $10,000 per month. Yet, you can get the generic version of this exact same drug for $60. That is not a joke; it is questionable at best. While Gleevec is a household name in the industry, Imatinib, which is an alternative generic, is not. Cancer treatment is often a matter of life or death, and if you don’t know about alternatives to your medication, you could end up paying much more out of your pocket than necessary. Make sure this doesn’t happen to you. Learn more by checking out our other videos where we ensure you are not misled about your medications.
40.5% of Americans will be diagnosed with cancer at some point. In 2024, it is expected that, for the first time in history, that number will reach over 2 million new cancer cases. However, over the last 30 years, the risk of dying from cancer has dropped significantly, which is amazing news largely thanks to advancements in modern medicine. However, some medications for cancer treatment can be extremely expensive. Drugs like Gleevec can cost over $10,000 per month. Yet, you can get the generic version of this exact same drug for $60. That is not a joke; it is questionable at best. While Gleevec is a household name in the industry, Imatinib, which is an alternative generic, is not. Cancer treatment is often a matter of life or death, and if you don’t know about alternatives to your medication, you could end up paying much more out of your pocket than necessary. Make sure this doesn’t happen to you. Learn more by checking out our other videos where we ensure you are not misled about your medications.
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