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The cost of cancer: Financial burdens threaten stability for patients and caregivers

Keisha Patel
Keisha Patel
Keisha Patel
Sports Reporter · Oak Park, IL

Keisha Patel, a former athlete and graduate of the University of Chicago, has spent the last seven years covering local high school and college sports. Her passion for sports shines through her articles, encouraging community support for local teams.

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Sports Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 1:49 AM · 1 min read
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The cost of cancer: Financial burdens threaten stability for patients and caregivers — Orland Park Community news

It’s something patients fighting cancer can’t afford — financial stress. While the disease takes a physical toll, worrying about how to pay for treatment can take a mental toll and even impact recovery. For Greg Frasz, the bell ringing marked the end of treatment. Then the bills came. "The financial aspect was not the [...]

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