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

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

FromThe Decibel


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

FromThe Decibel

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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Nov 24, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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 thedecibel@globeandmail.com.
Released:
Nov 24, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Context is everything. Join us Monday to Friday for a Canadian daily news podcast from The Globe and Mail. Explore a story shaping our world, in conversation with reporters, experts, and the people at the centre of the news.