Updated 2026-09-06 · Prices in CAD · Recall feed checked daily
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Cancer Treatment (chemo course) cost across Canada

Oncology consult, staging and a course of chemotherapy for lymphoma or similar.

$5,000–$15,000national typical range (CAD)
Torontomost expensive city
Reginaleast expensive city
Top 10

Where it costs most

Toronto$11,500
Vancouver$11,500
Victoria$11,000
Surrey$10,900
Calgary$10,800
Ottawa$10,500
Kelowna$10,500
Hamilton$10,400
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Ways to pay less

  • Most Canadian plans cap at $5,000-$20,000/year: check the annual limit.
Insurance check

Insured dogs in Edmonton would get roughly $9,180 of this back.

Typical plans reimburse 80–90% after the deductible, for about $46–$95/month for a young dog.

Full table

All 20 cities

CityTypical rangeIndex
Toronto ON$5,750–$17,250
Vancouver BC$5,750–$17,250
Mississauga ON$5,600–$16,800
Victoria BC$5,500–$16,500
Surrey BC$5,450–$16,350
Calgary AB$5,400–$16,200
Ottawa ON$5,250–$15,750
Kelowna BC$5,250–$15,750
Hamilton ON$5,200–$15,600
Kitchener-Waterloo ON$5,150–$15,450
Edmonton AB$5,100–$15,300
London ON$5,000–$15,000
Red Deer AB$4,850–$14,550
Montreal QC$4,600–$13,800
Halifax NS$4,500–$13,500
St. John's NL$4,500–$13,500
Saskatoon SK$4,400–$13,200
Winnipeg MB$4,400–$13,200
Quebec City QC$4,400–$13,200
Regina SK$4,350–$13,050
FAQ

Questions

What is the average cost of cancer treatment (chemo course) in Canada?

Nationally $5,000–$15,000 in 2026. Toronto is the most expensive city we track; Regina the least.

Why do prices vary so much between cities?

Rent, staff wages, equipment and competition. Big-city specialty hospitals can charge double what a rural clinic does for the same procedure.

Does pet insurance cover cancer treatment (chemo course)?

Yes, on most accident-and-illness plans after the deductible.

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