What if cancer were to strike in your family?
When cancer strikes, it shows no favoritism. Everyone is at risk � infants or adults, single or married, young or old. According to the American Cancer Society, one in two men have a chance of developing cancer while women have a one in three chance. [1] It is projected that deaths caused by cancer will double by 2030. [2] While medical advances are increasing the chances of survival, the long battle to remission can be costly.
Could you afford unexpected medical expenses?
In the next four minutes, five families will be forced to declare bankruptcy because of medical expenses. [3] If cancer was to strike in your family, would you be financially prepared? The majority of working men and women don�t have the financial resources to continue the lifestyle they're used to while they are unable to work. Cancer patients often find that their health insurance doesn�t cover expenses like hospital deductibles, coinsurance or copays, or lodging at a specialty treatment center. These expenses don�t include normal living expenses, like the mortgage or rent, utilities, food, transportation, child care, tuition, and clothing. American Income Life Insurance Company�s Supplemental Cancer plans may help offset the financial burden.
[1] American Cancer Society, Cancer Facts and Figures, 2009.
[2] World Health Organization, 2008.
[3] www.mercola.com