85% of Cancer Patients Face Unnecessary Insurance “Red Tape” Due to Prior Authorization, Says New CancerCare Report
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Red Tape and Roadblocks: 85% of Cancer Patients Struggle with Insurance Delays, Says Alarming New CancerCare Report
As if battling cancer wasn’t difficult enough, a groundbreaking new report from CancerCare®, titled The Health Insurance Maze, reveals that an overwhelming 85% of cancer patients face debilitating insurance hurdles that delay life-saving treatment. Released on June 10, 2025, this national survey of 1,201 adults paints a troubling picture of how “prior authorization” requirements by insurance companies—meant to control costs—are instead costing patients valuable time, peace of mind, and in some cases, survival itself.
