# Ontario cancer patients voice disappointment over drug funding decision

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- CBC News, 2026-10-21 13:20 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ohip-out-of-country-coverage-denial-cancer-treatment-9.7389736?cmp=rss

> Some Ontarians with advanced cancer were encouraged when a man successfully challenged OHIP’s refusal to cover treatment outside the province. Their hopes faded after Health Minister Sylvia Jones changed the rules in response to the court ruling, despite their doctors saying they are suitable candidates for treatments unavailable in Ontario.