Report Shows Us Spends 43 Billion Annually On Cancer Screening

Cancer Screening Saves Lives, But Comes at a Hefty Cost

Report Shows U.S. Spends $43 Billion Annually on Cancer Screening

Screening for cancer can save lives, but a new report shows it comes with a hefty price tag. The United States spent $43 billion annually on screening to prevent five cancers according to one of the most comprehensive estimates of this cost.

The report, published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, found that the cost of screening for breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancer increased by 3% annually from 2000 to 2016. The researchers said the increase was driven by a number of factors, including the rising cost of healthcare, the increasing number of people being screened, and the use of more expensive screening technologies.

The report's findings highlight the importance of weighing the benefits and costs of cancer screening. While screening can save lives, it is important to be aware of the cost and to make informed decisions about whether or not to get screened.

The researchers said that the cost of cancer screening is expected to continue to rise in the future. They said that this is due to the increasing number of people being screened, the use of more expensive screening technologies, and the development of new screening tests.

The researchers said that it is important to find ways to reduce the cost of cancer screening without sacrificing quality. They said that one way to do this is to use more cost-effective screening technologies and to target screening to people who are at high risk for cancer.

The report's findings underscore the importance of making informed decisions about cancer screening. It is important to weigh the benefits and costs of screening and to talk to your doctor about whether or not to get screened.