Akaisha and Billy Kaderli, an early-retired couple traveling the world, faced a challenge when Akaisha was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. They opted for affordable healthcare treatments in Mexico and Southeast Asia instead of returning to the costly U.S. system. As many older Americans grapple with high healthcare expenses, the couple exemplifies a growing trend toward medical tourism. They highlight the struggles retirees face with unexpected medical emergencies and the impact on retirement savings, emphasizing how some seek alternatives to high domestic costs in their pursuit of care.
"We're 72 and we've had a great life. I'm not looking to die, but I'm not going to let cancer stop me from living life to the fullest."
"She was a trooper about it. I watched her every night and every morning."
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