Cancer Drug Access in Canada
Date/Time:
Friday, March 27, 2020
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
Description:
Drugs are an important part of cancer treatment, yet patients often have difficulty accessing coverage for the most effective medicines. The complexity of cancer drug coverage in Canada can overwhelm patients and families.
Navigators are healthcare professional found in most cancer clinics. They can help patients remove barriers to treatment, reduce out of pocket expenses and connect patients with program resources to help along the treatment journey.
Join Alan Birch, an oncology drug access navigator, for an interactive discussion on cancer drug access navigation in Canada.
Speaker:
Alan Birch
Drug Access Facilitator
North York General Hospital
