Financial burden is a serious side effect of cancer treatment, one that doesn't often get openly discussed. So thanks for this topic! I'm sure my story is one OF a million others. So far I've been blessed with only having to endure the income loss that comes from unexpectedly early "retirement" and Cobra insurance premiums after being diagnosed with a cancer that at this time is not curable, but thank God is manageable. But soon to be 65, I'm looking into Medicare and I'm very concerned about spiraling costs. Of special concern is post transplant meds, and sadly, my husband has just received a cancer diagnosis too. Our future is uncertain on so many levels. My heart goes out to everyone facing these battles, and paying emotionally, physically, and financially.