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High Cost of New Treatments: CAR-T Cell Therapy for Cancer Exceeds HK$2 Million

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Updated on 2026-3-31

Author: AIA Content Editorial Team

With the rapid advancement of technology, innovative medical techniques have brought significant benefits to patients. While these new treatments offer a glimmer of hope, they also come with a high price tag.

Take the treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) as an example: CAR-T cell therapy utilizes the patient's own immune system to annihilate cancer cells, offering new hope to those for whom traditional treatments have been ineffective. However, the cost of this cancer treatment exceeds HK$2 million¹.

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With medical costs rising every year, it is essential to review your medical insurance coverage regularly. This ensures it remains aligned with your potential healthcare needs and provides you with sufficient financial and medical support. By staying prepared, you can effectively manage the impact of medical inflation and ease your overall financial burden.

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^1.Source - Fees for reference only: Sing Tao Headline - 27-year-old Hong Kong woman in critical condition with Stage 4 lymphoma; savings exhausted, hopes to crowdfund HK$2 million as her "only hope" to stay alive. https://www.stheadline.com/health-care/3241831/