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Part of situation: Financial barriers to cancer treatment in Australia (3 clusters)

Leukaemia Foundation campaigns to reduce cancer treatment costs

blood cancer out-of-pocket costs Leukaemia Foundation healthcare affordability medical expenses

The Leukaemia Foundation has launched its 'Cut the Cost of Cancer' campaign to address the significant financial burden faced by patients. The campaign petitions state and federal governments for increased assistance, including better travel and accommodation subsidies for regional patients, caps on hospital parking costs, and increased clinical services in local areas.

Research from the foundation indicates that Australians with blood cancer face average annual out-of-pocket costs of $3,910. Some families report spending more than $20,000 per year on travel, accommodation, and medication. Consequently, one in eight people with blood cancer are reportedly missing, delaying, or cancelling necessary treatment due to costs.

Individual accounts highlight the severity of these costs; for example, Mitch Tisdell, an intensive care nurse, reported losing approximately $50,000 in income and incurring $10,000 in out-of-pocket medical expenses during his treatment.

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Chris Tanti · John Hunter Hospital · Leukaemia Foundation · Mitch Tisdell

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'How will I pay the mortgage?': nurse reveals hidden costs of cancer [www.newcastleherald.com.au]
10 days ago
'How will I pay the mortgage?': nurse reveals hidden costs of cancer [www.gloucesteradvocate.com.au]
10 days ago