According to DR, Heidi Pedersen was one of the few who took up the offer to treat her cancer in London, but the entire ordeal abroad was stressful and riddled with anxiety. Among other issues, she said there were language barriers and that she had to fork out DKK 12,000 so that her husband could travel with her. Heidi was offered the treatment in London as Århus University Hospital could not operate on her within the 14-day deadline to treat cancer patients. Though her operation was successful and the cancer has been removed, she said the entire process was chaotic and unmanageable. Meanwhile, Danske Regioner health committee chairman Karin Friis Bach said it will be looking into the matter and providing recommendations to improve the process of receiving treatment abroad. When asked if money would be an issue, Karin said the government has set aside around DKK 400 million this year for extra efforts in managing cancer patients.

Offer more care and support for cancer patients receiving treatment abroad, a cancer survivor says.
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