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How soaring B.C. wait times are hurting cancer patients

How soaring B.C. wait times are hurting cancer patients

Cancer patients are facing lengthy wait times to see a doctor and get treated in British Columbia. These delays are not only stressful for the patient, they allow the disease to grow and become more complicated. This is a massive change from a few decades ago when B.C. was seen as a leader in cancer care. Globe and Mail reporter Andrea Woo explains how these delays got so bad. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at [email protected].

The Decibel

November 24, 202217m 22s

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Cancer patients are facing lengthy wait times to see a doctor and get treated in British Columbia. These delays are not only stressful for the patient, they allow the disease to grow and become more complicated.

This is a massive change from a few decades ago when B.C. was seen as a leader in cancer care. Globe and Mail reporter Andrea Woo explains how these delays got so bad.

Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at [email protected].


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