Money or life price of cancer drugs in US system
A dying cancer patient and a Dallas pastor discuss paying for cancer pills priced at $18,000, illustrating how Medicare price negotiating limits, insurer costs, and high drug prices drive financial toxicity. Experts note rising cancer drug costs, monopoly pricing, and potential future spend.
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