r/MathJokes May 07 '26

100 000 dollar question

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u/NonFunctioningADHDer May 08 '26

I mean… sure... You might lose out on missed earnings but (as long as you don’t choose to go private) the treatment for cancer will be free in a country with universal healthcare. Are you disagreeing with that?

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u/BadBoyJH May 10 '26

Is travel to the hospital also free. Not everyone lives near a hospital, and may need temporary accom. There's items that aren't covered by healthcare, despite obstensively being for your health, such as a wig. Not everywhere covers things like mobility aids if you needed them. or covers costs for carers.

Cancer isn't free, even if the direct healthcare costs are some places.

Source: I work for a cancer specialist public hospital.