A modeling study estimates cancer screening costs in the United States exceed $40 billion annually, highlighting the need for policy prioritization to enhance equitable access. The study emphasizes that recommended screenings significantly reduce cancer-specific mortality and can be cost-effective.
Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc.Aug 5 2024 A modeling study suggests that cancer screening costs more than $40 billion annually in the United States. The estimate is based on available 2021 data for costs associated with screening for five common types of cancer. According to the researchers, this data is critical to help inform policy and priorities, including enhancing equitable access to recommended cancer screenings.
The authors emphasize that while this is a substantial total, recommended cancer screenings have been demonstrated to reduce cancer-specific mortality, and screening for breast, cervical, colorectal, and lung cancers has generally been reported to be cost-effective or cost-saving in the United States. Further, recommended cancer screenings increase detection of earlier-stage disease, which may result in decreased treatment costs, decreased financial hardship, and improved quality of life.
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