in 2018, about 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the United States.
The costs associated with breast cancer treatment and follow-up care can be a financial strain for some people and their families, even with health insurance. In addition to the cost of treatment like surgery and radiation, patients may face expenses for transportation to and from a treatment center, personal and home care, or special nutritional foods. If time away from work affects the patient's income, meeting living expenses can be extremely challenging.