Video: Cancer patients struggle to pay their medical bills

The cost of cancer care can impoverish even patients with health insurance. The American Cancer Society in partnership with the Kaiser Family Foundation have made a documentary about three cancer patients who must struggle to pay their bills.

To read our coverage of the report on the costs of cancer care by the American Cancer Society and the Kaiser Family Foundation go to: Cost of cancer care can impoverish even those with insurance.

Some local resources that focus on cancer care and prevention:

• American Cancer Society: www.cancer.org
• Gilda’s Club: programs for men, women and children with cancer: www.gildasclubseattle.org
• Public Health – Seattle & King County colon cancer screening information page
• Seattle Cancer Care Alliance: www.seattlecca.org
• Team Survivor: fitness and education programs for women cancer survivors: www.teamsurvivornw.org
• Washington Breast and Health Program: www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/chronic/bchp.aspx

Go to our Resources & Support page for some local resources that provide help to those seeking health insurance.

Tags: Cancer, Health Insurance, Health-care Policy, Insurance

Category: Cancer, Health Insurance, Health-care Policy, Insurance