Wednesday, August 25, 2010

About Breast Cancer: Many Oncologists Don't Discuss Cost of Treatment

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From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer
Oncologists are very well paid, and highly educated. Their work with cancer patients is life saving. So I was surprised to learn that most oncologists never mention cost of treatment when consulting with their patients.

Many Oncologists Don't Inform You of Treatment Costs
Over the last 10 years, the overall average cost of cancer treatment more than doubled. That has caused financial hardship for patients and their families. Should oncologists be talking to us about money as well as health? Or is that even more personal than saving our lives? Tell me what you think!

Costs of Neupogen and Neulasta
Neupogen and Neulasta are shots given after chemo to boost your immune system. These drugs boost the production of your neutrophils, a special type of white blood cell that fights infections. So how does your doctor decide which shot you get?

Compare Tamoxifen and Arimidex Costs
Tamoxifen has been around a long time, and is a well-established drug that lowers your estrogen levels after treatment for breast cancer. It costs a good deal less than Arimidex, Femara, or Aromasin. If you are post-menopausal, you could take any of these drugs. But which cost more and what are your risks?

Save Your Receipts For Tax Time
Since we're talking about money, we should talk about taxes too. Did you know that if you save all those receipts you may be eligible to take a tax deduction on your medical expenses? Okay, not everything is deductible, but it's worth your time to learn the rules, and how to do this.

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