If you were to get cancer tomorrow, you would worry about your body, your life expectancy, and what you would tell your family and partner. 、、、、
The next thing that many people start thinking about is money.
They want to cure cancer and are concerned about the cost of treatment.
It is good to know in advance in case something sudden happens.
Let’s look at some examples of costs together.
early stage gastric cancer (gastrectomy)
Treatment: laparotomy to remove about two-thirds of the stomach, lymph node dissection, postoperative chemotherapy (4 times)
Cost: Approximately 5-7 million yen
Breakdown: Hospitalization
Hospitalization: approx. 2 million yen to 3 million yen
Surgery fee: approx. 1,000,000 – 2,000,000 yen
Anesthesia fee: approx. 100,000 yen
Chemotherapy fee: approx. 1,000,000 yen to 2,000,000 yen
Others (examination fees, drug fees, etc.): approx. 1,000,000 yen
Early-stage breast cancer (partial mastectomy, sentinel node biopsy, hormone therapy)
Treatment: Partial mastectomy, sentinel node biopsy, hormone therapy (5 years)
Cost: Approximately 3-5 million yen
Breakdown: Hospitalization
Hospitalization: Approximately 1 to 2 million yen
Surgery fee: approx. 1,000,000 yen to 2,000,000 yen
Anesthesia fee: approx. 100,000 yen
Hormone therapy fee: approx. 1,000,000 yen to 2,000,000 yen
Others (examination fees, drug fees, etc.): approx. 1,000,000 yen
Colorectal cancer (colon resection, postoperative chemotherapy)
Treatment: Colon resection to remove part of the colon, lymph node dissection, postoperative chemotherapy (6 cycles)
Cost: Approximately 6-8 million yen
Breakdown: Hospitalization
Hospitalization fee: approx. 2 million yen to 3 million yen
Surgery fee: approx. 1.5-2.5 million yen
Anesthesia fee: approx. 100,000 yen
Chemotherapy fee: approx. 1.5-2.5 million yen
Others (examination fees, drug fees, etc.): approx. 1,000,000 yen
Lung cancer (partial lung resection, postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy)
Treatment: Partial lung resection, lymph node dissection, postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy (4 times)
Cost: Approximately 5-7 million yen
Breakdown: Hospitalization
Hospitalization fee: approximately 2 million yen to 3 million yen
Surgery fee: approx. 1.5-2.5 million yen
Anesthesia fee: approx. 100,000 yen
Chemotherapy fee: approx. 1,000,000 yen to 2,000,000 yen
Others (examination fees, drug fees, etc.): approx. 1,000,000 yen
Cervical cancer (extensive hysterectomy, lymph node dissection, postoperative radiation therapy)
Treatment: Extensive hysterectomy to remove the uterus, ovaries, upper vagina, etc., lymph node dissection, and postoperative radiation therapy (30 cycles)
Cost: Approximately 6-8 million yen
Breakdown
Hospitalization fee: approx. 2 million yen to 3 million yen
Surgery fee: approx. 1.5-2.5 million yen
Anesthesia fee: approx. 100,000 yen
Radiation therapy fee: approx. 1.5-2.5 million yen
Others (examination fees, drug fees, etc.): approx. 1,000,000 yen
Prostate cancer (prostatectomy)
Treatment: Prostatectomy to remove the prostate gland
Cost: Approximately 4-6 million yen
Breakdown: Hospitalization
Hospitalization: Approximately 2 million yen to 3 million yen
Surgery: Approximately 1 to 2 million yen
Anesthesia fee: approx. 100,000 yen
Others (examination fees, drug fees, etc.): approx. 1,000,000 yen
Kidney cancer (partial nephrectomy, postoperative chemotherapy)
Treatment: Partial nephrectomy to remove a part of the kidney, lymph node dissection, postoperative chemotherapy (6 times)
Cost: Approximately 7 to 9 million yen
Breakdown:
Hospitalization fee: approx. 2.5 million yen to 3.5 million yen
Surgery fee: approx. 2,000,000-3,000,000 yen
Anesthesia fee: approx. 100,000 yen
Chemotherapy fee: approx. 1.5-2.5 million yen
Others (examination fees, drug fees, etc.): approx. 1,000,000 yen
Leukemia (bone marrow transplant)
Treatment: Bone marrow transplantation in which bone marrow from a donor is transplanted
Cost: Approximately 10-15 million yen
Breakdown:
Hospitalization fee: approx. 4-6 million yen
Surgery fee: approx. 3 million yen to 5 million yen
Anesthesia fee: approx. 100,000 yen
Transplant-related drug fees: approx. 2 million yen to 3 million yen
Others (examination fees, drug fees, etc.): approx. 1,000,000 yen
Malignant lymphoma (chemotherapy, radiation therapy)
Treatment: chemotherapy with anticancer agents, radiation therapy
Cost: Approximately 5-7 million yen
Breakdown:
Hospitalization fee: approx. 2 million yen to 3 million yen
Chemotherapy fee: approx. 2 million yen to 3 million yen
Radiation therapy fee: approx. 1,000,000 yen to 2,000,000 yen
Others (examination fees, drug fees, etc.): approx. 1,000,000 yen
Brain tumor (craniotomy, radiation therapy, chemotherapy)
Treatment: Craniotomy to remove the tumor, radiation therapy, chemotherapy
Cost: Approximately 8-10 million yen
Breakdown:
Hospitalization fee: approx. 3 million yen to 4 million yen
Surgery fee: approx. 3-4 million yen
Anesthesia fee: approx. 100,000 yen
Radiation therapy fee: approx. 1,000,000 yen to 2,000,000 yen
Chemotherapy fee: approx. 1,000,000 yen – 2,000,000 yen
Others (examination fees, drug fees, etc.): approx. 1,000,000 yen
SUMMARY
Finally, this summary is only a reference of the costs involved.
By using the high-cost medical care system, the out-of-pocket expenses can be reduced.
In addition, if you have private medical insurance, some of your medical expenses will be covered.
The cost of treatment is approximate and will vary depending on individual symptoms and the degree of progression of the disease.
I think it is good to know a little about it so that when the time comes, you or someone around you will not be surprised by the high cost of cancer.
I have been able to grasp the approximate amount of money by researching and compiling this information, which has helped me prepare myself a little better.
Of course, I hope more than anything that no one around me will be affected.
