It is an unfortunate reality that many of us are far too ignorant of a disease that impacts us all — cancer. Our cultural tendency is too often to regard cancer as someone else’s problem. It is not. Whether it has affected you, a loved one, or just someone you know, the massive and escalating costs of combating this disease is something we can ill afford to ignore. Executives — whose responsibilities extend well beyond themselves, the companies they run and the people they employ — also need to know the risks. The public healthcare system will fall short in covering the costs of drugs and treatment should they or their staff be diagnosed with cancer. Without proper insurance regulation, which does not exist, one is left to hope that the fine-print private insurers often lace their policies with does not invalidate one’s coverage when it is needed most. Understanding
