b'Emphasizing the Critical Need for Our Services from Cancer to Chronic ConditionsChronic Conditions Compound the Problem35% of those taking 4 or more prescription drugs report difficulty in affording them.13.2% of people with diabetes do not take medications as prescribed to reduce costs.Out-of-Pocket Costs for Cancer Care Average Thousands a YearAcute leukemia patients average $5,147 in OOP costs in the first year following diagnosis.Multiple myeloma patients incur $9,127 in OOP costs over 3 years.Stage I breast cancer patients face average OOP costs of $5,819-$10,114 a year.Stage II colorectal cancer patients face average OOP costs of $5,748-$10,114 a year.Stage IV lung cancer patients face average OOP costs of $5,654-$10,114 per year.2.5xCancer patients aremore likely to declare bankruptcy than healthy people.'