How do treatment costs contribute to the financial burden?
Treatment costs are a significant part of the financial burden. The costs of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and other treatments can be exorbitant. For instance, newer targeted therapies and immunotherapies, which may offer promising results, often come with high price tags. Even with health insurance, patients may face substantial out-of-pocket expenses, including deductibles, co-payments, and coinsurance.
