Brain Cancer Widow Calls For Equitable Access To Chemotherapy Treatment In Canada
The Alex Pierson Show · 640 Toronto / Curiouscast
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Show Notes
For those who get diagnosed with cancer, it's a devastating blow. But when you find out the cost attached with treatments, not everything gets covered by your public health provider or insurance. Jessica Soares lost her husband, Paulo (lovingly known as Paul), and as his caregiver, Jessica shared little of her battle to access critical life prolonging treatment for Paul with him. She wanted him to focus on getting well while she petitioned his insurance to help cover the cost of the drug. Jessica Soares is the Ambassador for Brain Cancer Canada, and was joined by Marc Peeters who is on the Board of Directors for Brain Cancer Canada, and spoke to Alex about the process and what her message is.
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