The study was not meant to assess whether the spending on drugs and services is cost-effective, although the findings do merit that discussion. (Photo: Rido/Shutterstock.com)

New research indicates that care for the 15 most prevalent types of cancer in the United States cost approximately $156.2 billion in 2018. Medication was the top expense, with drugs for breast, lung, lymphoma and colorectal cancers incurring the most costs.

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