A breast cancer patient paid RM1,800 for a cycle of chemotherapy. The standard chemo-drugs were used: 5-FU, doxorubicin (Adriamycin) and cyclophosphamide.
1. Cost of chemo-drugs…………………………….RM 283.00
a) 5-FU = RM 48.00
b) Cyclophosphamide = RM 47.00
c) Doxorubicin = RM 188.00
2. Cost of other drugs to help with side effects… RM 531.80
(drugs for infections, anti-inflammatory steroid, anti-nausea, anti-vomiting, stomach ulcer, etc.)
3. Doctor fees, hospital expenses, etc., etc……. RM 985.20
Source: Patient’s Itemised Outpatient Bill,7 March 2008