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... patients and survivors. In October 2019, Survivor Views conducted a cohort survey focused on their experiences accessing and paying for cancer care, including the cost of prescription drugs and their experiences receiving surprise bills. One thousand three hundred and ninety-two cohort ... confidence level. The research provides important insights into the experiences of cancer patients and survivors in accessing and affording health care and medication to treat their cancer or prevent it from returning.  Key Findings:  Key findings from the survey include: Nearly ... to try a less expensive drug first (also known as step therapy). Seventy-nine percent of respondents who reported a barrier experienced negative health or lifestyle consequences, including additional time spent resolving the issue, additional expense to obtain the drug, or difficulty ...