open access: Economic Burden of Cancer Survivorship Among Adults in the United States

"Lastly,we were unable to examine the burden by cancer site given inadequate sample size."

"....In summary, the economic burden of cancer survivorship is
substantial, resulting in excess health care expenditures and lost productivity
costs among survivors compared with individuals without a
history of cancer. The economic impact of cancer is considerable and
long lasting. Although the economic burden is greatest shortly after
diagnosis, the burden is also high years after a cancer diagnosis. With
the number of cancer survivors projected to increase to nearly 18
million by 2022,1 the economic burden of cancer is also likely to
increase. Multifaceted prevention strategies including research, education,
policy change, and sustained intervention programs may help
reduce the economic impact of cancer. Information in this article
characterizing the major sources of economic burden may be helpful
in guiding the development of comprehensive intervention programs
to improve the quality of the cancer survivorship experience and
decrease the burden of cancer in the United States."