Hi Glemmis, Chemotherapy if 'free' here too. It's the visits to the oncologist that we have to pay for. Out of pocket expenses are significant. If you are not well enough to drive100 kms to see them at their base, they charge a premium $ of 'petrol money' to see them on their weekly visit to our town. I'm guessing they see 30 patients on that day at $20 each for travelling. Nice money if you can get it.
Look, I know it sounds like I'm bitter and want something for nothing, but it galls me that we don't have feasible choices here. I know that is part of the deal when you choose to live in a remote area--you can't expect the same level of service as metro folk. But it really bugs me we have to pay so much for the basics.