Table 3.
Treatment costs for breast cancer in women aged 45–64 years and comparison patients, by service type, North Carolina, 2003–2010
| Breast cancer (N = 4082) | Comparison (N = 299,663) | Excess cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months from diagnosis | |||
| All service types | $80,578 ($79,322 to $81,833) | $4841 ($3586 to $6095) | $75,737a, b ($73,962 to $77,512) |
| Physician office | $37,580 ($36,817 to $38,344) | $1836 ($1073 to $2599) | $35,744a, b ($34,665 to $36,824) |
| Inpatient hospital | $3480 ($3163 to $3798) | $750 ($433 to $1068) | $2730a, b ($2281 to $3179) |
| Outpatient hospital | $36,631 ($35,706 to $37,556) | $1140 ($215 to $2064) | $35,492a, b ($34,184 to $36,799) |
| Prescription drugs | $2886 ($2771 to $3001) | $1115 ($1000 to $1230) | $1771a, b ($1609 to $1934) |
a
Excess cost is significantly different among breast cancer and comparison samples at the 1% level
b
Significantly different from women aged 18–44 years at the 1% level