Study Shows Mesothelioma Sufferers Facing Significant Financial Burden

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A recent study has shown that a rising number of mesothelioma patients are facing rising medical costs, leaving them with huge financial burdens.

A recent study was carried out regarding the financial impact of medical care for mesothelioma and cancer patients. It determined that rising healthcare costs for mesothelioma patients is leading to huge financial and emotional burdens. The study showed that 30 percent of cancer patients found that their medical and healthcare expenses had become a 'significant burden' and 11 percent described their financial situation stemming from medical costs as 'catastrophic'.

Many officials have expressed concern that some mesothelioma and cancer sufferers could end up facing bankruptcy as a result of their medical costs. The cost of medical treatment and healthcare has been rising for those who suffer from any form of mesothelioma or cancer, prompting some industry groups and doctors to call on drug companies to work towards reducing the cost of cancer medication.

The report from the study stated: "The researchers found that cancer patients were 2.65 times more likely to go bankrupt than people without cancer. Bankruptcy rates were two to five times higher among younger cancer patients compared to cancer patients aged 65 years or older, which indicates that Medicare and Social Security may mitigate bankruptcy risk for the older group."

Those who are diagnosed with mesothelioma may be entitled to claim compensation through experienced lawyers atDanziger& De Llano. The compensation received by mesothelioma victims can be used towards payment of medical costs and treatment.

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer with a very long latency period, which means that some people do not realize that they have contracted the cancer until decades following exposure to asbestos. By this time, it is generally too late for effective treatment due to the cancer being in its later stages, hence the life expectancy of the sufferer is reduced significantly.

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