What is the most likely reason why Medicare advisors would approve the use of a $93,000 prostate cancer therapy that extends life for an average of four months?

A. A year of life is valued at $400,000.
B. Heavy lobbying by the drug company would influence the decision.
C. For some patients, the therapy has been shown to extend life by two years.
D. The therapy's cost is expected to fall to less than $10,000.

Answer: C

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