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Hidden Costs Delay Life-Saving Colon Cancer Screenings

4/6/2025

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Hidden costs are keeping patients from crucial colon cancer screenings, even as cases surge among young adults. While colonoscopies should only cost about $79 out-of-pocket, some insured patients face staggering bills over $20,000. This financial strain could delay vital diagnoses and treatments, jeopardizing the health of those battling cancer.

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Hidden costs are keeping patients from crucial colon cancer screenings, even as cases surge among young adults. While colonoscopies should only cost about $79 out-of-pocket, some insured patients face staggering bills over $20,000. This financial strain could delay vital diagnoses and treatments, jeopardizing the health of those battling cancer.