Cancer society’s move will only add to patients’ load
Whatever your treatment option, there is a lot to take on board — and the financial implications are not generally high on the priority list.
However, it doesn’t take long for the realities of the disease to hit home. Not every patient is entitled to a medical card, so there are medication costs and extra GP visits to factor in. Hospital parking costs are exorbitant, and the cost of a decent wig can set you back €600. There’s nothing free about the Big C.
