Cancer costs you more than just good health.
No one likes to think about getting cancer. But despite the
best efforts of doctors and researchers, cancer remains a concern for
many individuals and families. People from all walks of life
are at risk regardless of age, sex or ethnic background. Here
are a few statistics to help you understand the role cancer
plays in America’s overall health:
- In the U.S., men have a 1 in 2 chance of developing cancer; for women the risk is a little more than 1 in 3.
- About 1,444,920 new cancer cases were expected to be diagnosed in 2007
- An estimated 10,400 new cases were expected to occur among children ages 0-14 in 2007
- Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the U.S. exceeded only by heart disease
- Non-medical expenses account of nearly 63% of all cancer costs
The last things you should worry about while recovering from cancer are
. . .
- Mortgage payments
- Automobile payments
- Groceries
- Utilities
- Childcare expenses
Whether you obtain a cancer policy through your employer or as an
individual, cancer insurance can help you: manage the high
expenses of treatment and protect your family from financial
hardship. Leaving you and your family to concentrate on
getting well!
If you are interested in a cancer proposal, you can reach us through the contact section of this website, call us at 1-800-443-3115 or
email us at inten@bellsouth.net.
