Australian Resources to Help with Medical Bills
Travel insurance covers an individual for specific losses, illnesses or injuries related to their travel experience. For trips overseas, such travel insurance is typically sold to travellers and some policies cover domestic travel within Australia. However, these insurances do not usually do not cover medical […]
While breast cancer is primarily considered a woman’s disease, men can also be afflicted with the condition. Although men with breast cancer is rare, accounting for less than 1% of all breast cancers, it is equally important for men that any changes or discomfort felt […]
When a loved one has been diagnosed with breast cancer, it is always important to take the time to learn about breast cancer in order to better provide support and understanding. Breast cancer is complex with various forms or types of breast cancer. This is […]
There are many treatment options that are commonly used in Australia to remove breast cancer. However, it is important to note that the treatment options available vary between patient to patient. What this means is the treatment is determined by several factors on a case […]
Breast cancer is one of the most common type of cancer in Australia for women, and one of the top causes of death after lung cancer. The cost incurred by patients depends on the stages of breast cancer. An average direct cost of breast cancer […]
Leonie’s Breast Cancer Story Leonie was diagnosed with stage 3 aggressive breast cancer in November 2011. She thought she was well-insured having had private health insurance which she had been a contributor of for more than 30 years. This, and the fact that she had […]
The high incidence of breast cancer in Australia and the intense burdens related to the disease makes it a high-cost problem for both Australian patients and the Australian health system. To obtain an overall cost of what breast cancer treatment will be is extremely difficult […]
Radiotherapy is a treatment of cancer that kills cancers cells using radiation beams. In Australia this treatment is available to all cancer patients including those suffering from breast cancer in both the public and private health sectors. Cancer oncologists and surgeons can be reached in […]
In the Australian public health system, breast reconstruction applications are monitored by Medicare. It is up to Medicare to decide the final cost, if any, that the patients may have to pay out of their own pocket. For most public patients, surgery costs are funded […]
Since both the public health service as well as the private health sector in Australia provide a range of breast reconstruction services, patients should be aware in advance of the advantages and disadvantages of seeking treatment in the two health systems. The ultimate choice lies […]