Costs and Expenses of Mesothelioma Treatment

The costs and expenses of mesothelioma treatment run high. Treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy are expensive. Patients also face associated costs, such as travel expenses.

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What to Expect When Paying for Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma tends to progress at a quick pace despite its long latency time. This makes it even more difficult as you’re faced with mounting medical costs in a relatively short time.

Educating yourself about the costs of mesothelioma treatments and the factors involved with payments will help you better prepare financially for future expenses.

Patients typically undergo chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or a combination of all to battle the disease and reduce the symptoms of mesothelioma.

The cost of each treatment depends on several factors, including the type of surgery, the medications used for chemotherapy, the type of radiation therapy procedure, and more.

Also, expect extra expenses for supplemental therapies, vitamins, and pain medications.

Vitamins, medication, homeopathic agents, and natural extracts can be used. This form of treatment is still in its trial stages, so the associated cost has not been determined.

Although these types of treatments are not as pricey as traditional treatments, the expenses can add up.

Surgery

A patient undergoing surgery can expect the costs to be around $39,000 or more, according to a study performed by the U.S. News and World Report. This is an increase from surgery costs only a decade earlier at close to $7,000. The prices, as aforementioned, will vary according to each patient.

The type of surgery, the stage of the disease, after-treatments, and follow-ups will factor into the cost. Surgery for mesothelioma is still considered rare, and therefore it isn’t easy to pinpoint an exact price.

Another factor that will affect the cost amount is the type of surgery needed. For example, palliative surgery may have different costs when compared to curative surgery or diagnostic surgery.

Chemotherapy

The treatment costs of chemotherapy, depending upon the severity of the disease and the type of medications used, can reach up to $30,000 when combining all treatment sessions together.

For example, name-brand medications such as Alimta or Cisplan typically will not come with the discounts that a generic version would. In addition, some victims may require much more chemotherapy than others.

Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy costs will depend on the severity of the disease and the type of equipment used. The more advanced the equipment usually means higher costs.

According to the National Cancer Institute, most insurance plans will cover the costs of radiation, which typically runs close to $10,000.

Other Treatments and Costs to Consider

Food, lodging, home modifications, special clothing, and any special equipment needed are not included in treatment costs.

Loss of income, possibly the most significant setback for mesothelioma patients, may be covered by worker’s compensation but is not covered in the cost of treatment.

Mesothelioma patients may come to a certain point where they need a caregiver to help with appointments, daily living care, and more. Unfortunately, some caregivers cannot maintain a full-time job should this occur.

If you received a mesothelioma diagnosis, you might be eligible for compensation to cover these expenses. Talk to an experienced asbestos law firm to find out how.

Getting Help

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