CNBC October 18, 2024
Key Points
– For the first time in history, more than two million Americans will receive a new cancer diagnosis in 2024.
– That is creating significant financial hardship: nearly half of cancer patients and survivors reported being extraordinarily burdened by medical debt.
– That puts an extra emphasis on detecting cancer early, which not only improves chances of survival but also significantly lowers the cost of care.
Cancer drains individuals of their physical, emotional, and financial health. Given the impact on both patients and the people in their lives — including their employer — it’s time that CEOs take note and take action to reduce the burden of cancer.
In a study from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action...
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