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Canadians with cancer spend out of pocket for some care

Canadians with cancer spend out of pocket for some care

Update: 2024-12-10
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A cancer diagnosis isn’t only terrifying, it's also costly — a new study from the Canadian Cancer Society reveals that the average cancer patient will spend more than $30,000 out of pocket on their treatment. Matt Galloway speaks to one of the study’s authors, and a cancer survivor who had to decide between paying for medication and making rent.

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Canadians with cancer spend out of pocket for some care

Canadians with cancer spend out of pocket for some care