Gery P. Guy

TL;DR: Despite reductions in opioid prescribing in some parts of the country, the amount of opioids prescribed remains high relative to 1999 levels and varies substantially at the county-level, and health care providers should carefully weigh the benefits and risks when prescribing opioids.

TL;DR: Findings demonstrate that the health and economic burden of skin cancer treatment is substantial and increasing, and highlight the importance ofSkin cancer prevention efforts, which may result in future savings to the healthcare system.

TL;DR: The number of melanoma cases is projected to increase over the next 15 years, with accompanying increases in health care costs, and much of this morbidity, mortality, and health care cost can be prevented.

TL;DR: Cancer survivors, especially the working-age population, commonly experience material and psychological financial hardship.

TL;DR: The economic impact of cancer survivorship is considerable and is also high years after a cancer diagnosis, particularly among those recently diagnosed.