Rising cost of cancer treatment driving families to financial ruin, forcing dropouts; experts at Kolkata meet call for affordable cancer care, early detection & insurance

Cancer treatment costs in India are pushing families into financial distress, with out-of-pocket expenses averaging Rs 3.3 lakh annually, leading to treatment dropouts. Experts at a Kolkata meet emphasized the need to reduce costs through bulk drug purchases, early detection, and universal insurance. They also suggested patient-centric financing and caregiver employment to alleviate the financial burden.

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