After receiving a cancer diagnosis, many people don’t know where to turn. There’s the uncertainty of what comes next coupled with the fear of how to manage in the meantime. And the diagnosis itself is often only one piece of a complex puzzle.
For many cancer patients, access to quality care and education is out of reach. The financial barriers—and fear of seeking help because of them—can keep people away from the care they need. One study found even after treatment, nearly 50% of cancer survivors faced medical debt associated with their care, with the vast majority unsure how they will afford future care.
