Australian Resources to Help with Medical Bills
When a family member is diagnosed with cancer, it can change the whole family forever. This is even more heightened when you are given the news that it is a terminal illness where there are no other treatments available to help your loved one. Suddenly, […]
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 […]
Deciding on which treatment option is best for you or a loved one can be a difficult decision to make. Understanding the prostate cancer treatment options available in Australia can help give you select the right treatment option for you. There are several treatment options […]
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 […]
Prostate cancer is estimated to be the leading cause of the burden of disease in Australian men, and is the most common cancer (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer), accounting for 30.0 per cent of all new cancers in men in 2010. Treatment for prostate cancer can […]
Ovarian cancer accounts for about 3% of cancers among women, but it causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. Cancer is a costly illness. It can take a toll on your health, your emotions, your time, your relationships – and […]
Cancer is a leading cause of death in Australia, and more than 43,200 people died from cancer in 2011. Cancer accounted for about 3 in 10 deaths in Australia and it is estimated that 1 in 2 Australian men and 1 in 3 Australian women […]
Brain Tumor: What Treatment Could Cost Brain cancer is the most common lethal disease in Australia and accounts for most of the children deaths from any sickness. Approximately 1600 brain cancers are diagnosed annually in Australia; that is roughly one person diagnosed with brain cancer […]