American Cancer Society has released the results of a national poll taken last May of cancer survivors age 18 and over measuring health care access and affordability.
Of their key findings:
41% of people with a cancer diagnosis have had difficulty paying for health care costs in the last couple of years
52% of those under age 65 have difficulty affording medical costs
28% have used up all or most of their personal savings
21% have incurred thousands in medical debt
24% of those in active cancer treatment have delayed a recommended cancer test or treatment in the last year
26% of those with a cancer diagnosis (34% of those under age 65) report putting off needed health care because of cost in the past year
32% of those with cancer who are under age 65 have been uninsured at some point since their diagnosis. 67% couldn't find an affordable plan
69% of those with a cancer history say the health care system needs a complete overhaul or major reform
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