BCNA member speaks out on out-of-pocket costs

I had early detected DCIS, a masectomy and didnt need followup treatment. I consider myself to be very lucky.I chose to have the other breast off and a double reconstruction. I have private health with BUPA who have been great.

When my out of pocket expenses got to $10,000 I stopped counting. My main expense was travelling to the city 5hours away. The accomodation expense was huge and PATS doesnt really help much.  Being sick when you live in the country is very costly and everything seems to take longer.

Thankyou for sharing this article.