In Canada, while the hospital care is covered, the additional supplies and treatment are often paid for by the patient. https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/cancer-c

In Canada, while the hospital care is covered, the additional supplies and treatment are often paid for by the patient. https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/cancer-costs-report-1.7404064 https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/cancer-costs-report-1.7404064 "During more than two years of treatment, which included surgery to remove part of the colon as well as 12 rounds of chemotherapy, Percoco paid more than $4,000 out of pocket for prescription drugs, including medications to cope with the side-effects and complications. On top of that, there were costs for colostomy bags, which she had to restock every four days, bandages, physiotherapy sessions and osteopathic consultations, as well as travel and parking."