What is Uterine Cancer?
Uterine cancer occurs in the endometrium, also known as the womb. Symptoms include vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, and irregular and frequent periods.
Treatment for uterine cancer includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormonal therapy. Common drug classes used for treatment include antifolates and progestins.
Savings Tips for Uterine Cancer
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High Costs Are Threatening Cancer Care
September 23, 2014
Many folks with cancer in the United States have a chemotherapy option their insurance won’t pay for, or a copayment they can’t afford. The American Society of Clinical Oncology released a report in 2014 outlining the threat of the high cost of treatment to cancer care in America.
What’s going on here?
- Cancer drugs are expensive, and Medicare reimbursement levels for them are lower.
- Costs are rising. See More
Popular Uterine Cancer Drugs
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1
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Antifolates |
34
34
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2
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Progestins |
18
18
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3
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Antifolates |
121
121
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Note: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.