Table 2.
Phase-specific mean net costs by resource (Canadian $2012) for British Columbia and Ontario
| Resource | Pre-diagnosis | Initial | Continuing | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | ||||
| In-patient hospitalization | $2,146 | $70,371 | $7,016 | $225,939 |
| Physician services | $1,832 | $8,610 | $847 | $46,826 |
| Diagnostic tests and procedures | $626 | $4,784 | $864 | $8,842 |
| Chemotherapy | N/A | $7,476 | $1,105 | $8,630 |
| Radiotherapy | N/A | $2,677 | $285 | $6,236 |
| Total* | $4,909 | $99,087 | $13,133 | $310,798 |
| Ontario | ||||
| In-patient hospitalization | $4,735 | $106,660 | $9,943 | $260,872 |
| Physician services | $586 | $7,201 | $1,170 | $20,463 |
| Diagnostic tests and procedures | $273 | $1,581 | $536 | $3,120 |
| Chemotherapy | N/A | $13,240 | $2,211 | $10,519 |
| Radiotherapy | N/A | $2,315 | $132 | $7,194 |
| Total* | $6,177 | $138,161 | $1,556 | $316,303 |
*
Includes resources listed above plus emergency department visits, same-day surgery, outpatient prescription drugs, home/community care and complex continuing care.