tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1217857351360944513.post5799214683410059655..comments2023-03-25T08:53:53.658-07:00Comments on The river and the sea: Good news on cancer survival for Canadians - let's spread the loveCynthiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03081995834192948768noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1217857351360944513.post-14793186377520450402010-12-23T15:54:37.296-08:002010-12-23T15:54:37.296-08:00Hi Nancy, good question - when I get a quiet momen...Hi Nancy, good question - when I get a quiet moment over the holiday I'll check in to the US stats. I have been extremely happy with my health care system this past year and a bit. I was whisked in as soon as there was any concern and I moved to the front of the line for all my procedures - but cancer kind of requires that. :-) We have universal health care so all are covered, although we do pay premiums and get extended coverage voluntarily either through our employers or by purchasing add-on plans. The extra coverage has helped me reduce the cost of some of my medications and covered some of my additional requirements (wig, prosthetic breast, bra etc.).<br /><br />The system is not perfect, but it works very well. We have been watching with great interest the recent attempts to rework the US system and, I have to admit, I am a little shocked at how some people there perceive our system. I hope wiser and calmer heads prevail and real change is allowed to happen so that less Americans end up drowning in medical expense related debt.<br /><br />The blues have been replaced by frenetic preparations - which is a blessed relief. :-)<br /><br />Thank you for the holiday wishes - I return them to you. Have a fantastic holiday. I'll be reading your blog in the new year.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03081995834192948768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1217857351360944513.post-72687771501102970122010-12-23T14:25:18.440-08:002010-12-23T14:25:18.440-08:00Cyn, This is good news for those in British Columb...Cyn, This is good news for those in British Columbia. How does survival rate compare to that of the US? Also, I have been wondering how you feel about your health care system in general, have you been satisfied? Everyone is covered in Canada, right? I don't know why the US has such trouble with this health care issue. Also, yes you are lucky to have such a doctor actively seeking the latest advances. On another note, have a wonderful holiday and enjoy those boys of yours. Hope you are feeling less blue.nancyspointhttp://www.nancyspoint.comnoreply@blogger.com