By Gord Wiebe
Apr 23, 2021 11:15 AM
The Official Opposition is raising the case of Richard Baron, an oncology patient waiting for urgent surgical care. The NDP is demanding the Sask. Party government immediately address Saskatchewan’s overflowing ICUs.
Richard Baron has been diagnosed with brain cancer which has spread to his lungs. The NDP says Richard first needs surgery before he can start oncological treatments. However, his family was informed Thursday that his urgent surgery was no longer possible, as Regina’s Intensive Care Units are too full. The family has been left hanging with no firm timelines for surgery.
Ashleigh Woytuik, Richard’s daughter, wonders why this is happening.