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ONE IN TWO EMPLOYERS SAID CANCER WAS THE NUMBER ONE DRIVER OF HEALTH CARE COSTS, AND 86% SAID IT RANKED AMONG THE TOP THREE.1Everyone knows someone who has battled cancer, whether a close friend, family member or co-worker. In fact, about 40% of men and women will have cancer at some point during their lifetime,2 and cancer rates are rising in people under the age of 50.3 As cancer treatment options are quickly advancing, so is the importance of seeking second opinions after an initial diagnosis. In a clinical review of second opinions in oncology, between 23% and 57% of patients had expected improvements in morbidity and prognosis due to a change in treatment from the second opinion.4 To support employees and their family members who are facing cancer, it%u2019s important for employers to offer coverage ranging from care management to second opinions, ensuring advancements in treatment are accessible and evolving guidelines are considered. For these reasons, we offer comprehensive Cancer Services and Support options to help employees, and their families, navigate what can be an overwhelming and disjointed treatment journey.Cancer Services and Support1. 2024 Large Employer Health Care Strategy Survey, Business Group on Health, August 22, 20232. SEER, %u201cCancer Stat Facts,%u201d National Cancer Institute, 2023. 3. Benjamin Koh, et al., %u201cPatterns in Cancer Incidence Among People Younger Than 50 Years in the US, 2010 to 2019,%u201d JAMA Network Open, Aug. 16, 20234. Lipitz-Snyderman, Allison, et al., %u201cClinical value of second opinions in oncology: A retrospective review of changes in diagnosis and treatment recommendations,%u201d Cancer Med., Feb 3, 2023