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The Rising Cost of Fighting Cancer

The annual cost of cancer drugs has soared to twice the average American income. Oncologists around the country are calling for new regulations to ease the financial burden on patients facing bankruptcy as well as life-threatening diseases.

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By Warren Olney • Jul 29, 2015 • 52m Listen

The annual cost of cancer drugs has soared to twice the average American income. Oncologists around the country are calling for new regulations to ease the financial burden on patients facing bankruptcy as well as life-threatening diseases.

Also, Taliban leader Mullah Omar is dead… and has been for years. On today's Talking Point, Cecil the Lion, a Minnesota dentist, and big game hunting in Africa.

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