Medicare costs will top $21.1 billion for 5 years of care for elderly cancer patients
Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 18:21
in Health & Medicine
The cost of cancer care for elderly Medicare patients varies by tumour type, stage at diagnosis, phase of care, and survival, according to a new study published online 29 April in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The 5-year cost is highest for patients with lung, colorectal, and prostate cancers. The estimated cost for 5 years of care for elderly Medicare patients diagnosed with cancer in 2004 is $21.1 billion...
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