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Financial Burden of Cancer Care - Life After Diagnosis Summary Table
Only one measure per topic is displayed in the summary table. A complete set of measures, where they exist, can be found by following the More Information link in the table below.
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green - headed in the right direction |
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red - headed in the wrong direction |
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black - stable or non-significant change (NSC) |
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purple - indeterminate |
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blue - Healthy People 2030 target |
| Measure Name | Financial Burden of Cancer Care |
|---|---|
| Year Range | 2015 |
| Measure |
Estimates of national expenditures for cancer care. |
| Recent Summary Trend | n/a |
| Recent Summary Trend Year Range | No trend data are available for the financial burden of cancer care. |
| Desired Direction | Falling |
| Summary Graph |
No trend data are available for financial burden of cancer care |
| Trends and Most Recent Estimates | In 2015, national cancer care expenditures were an estimated $147.5 billion. |
| Healthy People 2030 Target |
There is no Healthy People 2020 target for the financial burden of cancer care. |
| More Information | Financial Burden of Cancer Care |
| Last Updated | March 2024 |