Cancer is a costly illness.

In some cases, the cost is so high a person decides to stop cancer treatment, or not get it at all.

Sometimes there are things a person can do to try to lower the cost of cancer and its treatment and still get quality cancer care.

You may want to ask a friend or family member to keep track of costs for you. This person can go with you to doctor visits and help with these discussions.

Here are some tips on what costs you can expect. We can help you figure out what the cheapest an most expensive cancer treatments are:

Planning for treatment

This will help you know what to expect. It also will help you plan for and deal with the costs more realistically. For many people with cancer, there are medical expenses from things such as:

• Doctor visits
• Clinic visits for treatments
• Imaging tests (like x-rays, CT scans, and MRIs, which may mean separate bills for radiologist fees, equipment, and any medicines used for the test)
• Many people feel unsure about bringing up money while planning their cancer treatment. But the cost is something you should address up front. You can start by talking with the doctor who’s treating you for cancer. He or she will usually know who can help you find answers.

Many people feel unsure about bringing up money while planning their cancer treatment. But the cost is something you should address up front. You can start by talking with the doctor who’s treating you for cancer. He or she will usually know who can help you find answers.

It can be really hard for you when a family member is diagnosed with cancer. This can be financially and emotionally as well. But don’t lose hope!