ACS CAN Releases Fact Sheets on Cancer Costs

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has released its latest series of fact sheets to highlight how the costs of cancer impact various populations. A follow up companion piece to ACS CAN’s flagship policy report The Costs of Cancer, the Health Equity and the Costs of Cancer series of fact sheets examines the costs of cancer for several communities and populations. 

Evidence consistently shows certain factors, such as race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, and age can impact cancer diagnosis, treatment, survival, and financial hardship experienced by people with a history of cancer and their families. The resources include new communities, as well as a targeted look at three of the most common cancer types: 

• The Costs of Cancer in LGBTQ+ Communities
• The Costs of Cancer in People of Color
• The Costs of Cancer in Working-age People
• The Costs of Breast Cancer
• The Costs of Prostate Cancer
• The Costs of Colorectal Cancer

Each fact sheet includes specific public policy recommendations for addressing identified inequities, and personal stories from members of these respective communities, including ACS CAN volunteers, about how costs have impacted their experience with cancer.