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County-Level Medical Debt Linked to Advanced-Stage Cancers and Worse Survival Among Newly Diagnosed U.S. Adults

A new American Cancer Society study found people with cancer living in counties with higher medical debt were more likely to be diagnosed at advanced stages and have worse survival, underscoring the need for policies that improve access to affordable care.

August 18, 2026


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