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Patient reflects on high costs of cancer care
Original: Wow, # cancer is big business. I had my post-op visit with the surgeon today and it got me thinking about this after I s
A patient described being struck by the price of cancer diagnostics after a post-operative surgeon visit, where a sign listed self-pay rates including $700 for a breast MRI and PET scans costing between $3,600 and $7,000. The post prompted reflection on how much money changes hands across treatment, with the patient noting the large team of surgical staff now involved in their care.
Why now: High out-of-pocket pricing for cancer scans resonates with ongoing public debate about healthcare costs.
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- Wow, # cancer is big business. I had my post-op visit with the surgeon today and it got me thinking about this after I saw the self-pay option sign in the exit waiting room. Breast MRI $700. PET scans ranging from $3600 to $7K. I've gained a surgeon and a team of surgical staff… · ruemaleficent@kolektiva.social · 8
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