Canada-U.S. Dispute Affects Radiation Therapy
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B.C. sending cancer patients to Bellingham despite frosty relations with U.S.
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B.C. has sent 800 patients to Bellingham , Washington state, for radiation therapy.
The program was introduced in response to long waiting times in the province for cancer care.
Experts warn the program might not remain viable for long and want the province to focus more on building its own capacity.
Patients have to pay upfront for ferries, flights and car rentals, which are then reimbursed by the province.
Bould said the per diem she was offered per day was not enough to cover food due to rising prices.
Sutherland added that the funding for the program does not cover the costs for family members to travel with patients.
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