Overview: The Economic Burden of Cancer in Hunan (2017–2019) The hospitalization expenditure for cancers in Hunan Province, China, from 2017 through 2019 reached US$2,490.36 million, illustrating a substantial economic burden on patients, insurers, and the health system. Across 872,309 cancer-related hospitalizations, medical insurance covered 64.10% of costs, while out-of-pocket payments accounted for 35.90%. These figures…