They’re in Remission, but Their Medical Bills Aren’t: Cancer Survivors Navigate Soaring Costs By Renuka Rayasam April 22, 2026

https://kffhealthnews.org/health-care-costs/cancer-survival-costs-testing-treatment-premiums-deductibles-trump/?utm_campaign=KHN%20-%20Weekly%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8FIkWVqlWLzhD7fOXp9WBo4j4FVKsi7juQUtACx_gfwVWr367wp4yoZiM6CMW1HW4zSs1bFOQhleVvsXTKD_WYD0L0yA&_hsmi=415587051&utm_content=415587051&utm_source=hs_email They’re in Remission, but Their Medical Bills Aren’t: Cancer Survivors Navigate Soaring Costs By Renuka Rayasam The costs of posttreatment care are forcing cancer survivors to make tough choices. GOP proposals to bring down health insurance costs won’t help people who need constant care and monitoring, health policy researchers and patient advocates say. Skyrocketing health care costs and insurance premiums combined with congressional inaction have forced a perilous decision upon many people: Pay higher prices for health insurance or go uncovered. KFF Health News is telling their stories.