Tim�s surgery was about $250,000. There were two teams of surgeons for the over 11 hour operation. This was followed by six nights in the hospital, four of those in ICU. Our co-pay was $250. I have no idea about the cost of chemo and radiation, because we never saw the bill � all we paid were the doctor visit co-pays of $20. It�s good that there are no longer lifetime caps on insurance coverage, because I�m sure Tim is getting close now.

At least the chemo for oral cancer must be done in the office so it�s covered as a procedure rather than a drug. I know someone with breast cancer and she takes her chemo orally at home. Her co-pay is over $500 per month just for the drugs!