Stéphanie Alain was screaming for joy on Wednesday afternoon after receiving a call from her doctor.
He told her she’s heading to Calgary and Quebec’s health research fund — a not-for-profit organization funded by the government — stepped up to cover up to $100,000 for her to participate in an experimental treatment she’s hoping will save her life.
“My family cried with me,” said Alain. “We’re all really relieved and also happy.”
Alain’s been waiting for this opportunity for months, after Quebec’s health insurance board (RAMQ) refused to cover part of the cost associated with the treatment.
The doctors running the Health-Canada-approved trial said
