Some patients fear the promise from the Government comes too late.
One source close to the decision-making told Newshub it was near-impossible to fulfil that promise.
Researchers aren't holding out hope for Government help as there were no new funds for scientific research in the Budget.
The Finance Minister is promising an update "soon" but one cancer sufferer told Newshub that "soon" is not good enough.
"They had the whole election campaign to figure it out."
"Women live longer with their cancer if they receive this drug as part of their care," an oncologist says.
The Finance Minister says the Budget delivered on its promises - but many cancer patients disagree.
National promised to pay for 13 cancer treatments.
Harry Jowsey stunned millions of fans with the news.
