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The Co$t of Cancer

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The average annual drug cost per cancer patient was $13,113 as of Jan. 1 of this year, up from $6,490 in 2001. (Source: Wall Street Journal Health Blog and Cancer e-search)

These rising costs affect not only cancer patients, but every American, as we all share in the burden of Medicare.

Are you having problems translating your Medicare benefits?

Here are a few helpful sites:

WebMD: Medicare Health Center

Medicare Learning Network:An Overview of Medicare Covered Diabetic Supplies and Services (pdf format)

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: The Official U.S. Government Site For People with Medicare More →