Spider Bites: While many spider bites might just appear to be the work of a mosquito, if you look close you may notice distinctive, red fang marks accompanied by redness, tenderness and shooting pain. That may mean you've encountered a black widow, the most common harmful spider in California.
The most significant cost increase occurred in treatment for people with melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer. The study found that the cost of treatment jumped 106 percent, rising from $2,320 annually to $4,789 annually.
1 Newer cancer treatments can also cost as much as $10,000 for a month. 2  In addition, co-pays are often higher for cancer prescription drugs than those for other types of treatment. 3  According to a study done in 2002, the average price for the treatment of lung cancer was $39,891. It will also vary by the stage and histologic type. 2  On average, the costs of lung cancer treatment hover around $1,500 to $3,200 per month without insurance. 3  Patients who survive through the first year incur the costs of initial treatment of around $26,000 for the first three months or $35,000 for the whole year.