Cancer pills a new, better treatment option for many patients — but at a price

By Andrew Pollack / The Bulletin
April 15, 2009

Chuck Stauffer’s insurance covered the surgery to remove his brain tumor. It covered his brain scans. And it would have paid fully for tens of thousands of dollars of intravenous chemotherapy at a doctor’s office or hospital.

But his insurance covered hardly any of the cost....

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