Australian Resources to Help with Medical Bills
Detecting a tumour in a timely manner can be the difference between life and death for cancer patients. With regard to breast cancer patients this is especially true since MRI scans have a higher potential to signal out undetected breast tumours than simple mammograms. However, […]
Radiotherapy for breast cancer patients in Australia Radiotherapy is a safe and proven treatment for killing cancer cells without harming surrounding skin tissue. It can be used to treat all types of cancers but specifically for breast cancer patients, the regimen is implemented following mastectomy […]
A cancer fighting drug that has shown promise in reducing the size of tumours is available elsewhere, yet not to cancer patients within Australia. For those, who wish to use the drug for their treatment, the option to travel overseas remains open. However, in order […]
Currently many of the drugs used in chemotherapy treatments are financed by the PBS which means that cancer patients receiving treatment do not have to incur a lot of out of pocket expenses from their personal funds. However, the cost of specialised chemotherapy treatment when […]
It is always devastating news when you are informed that your child is diagnosed with a disability, disease or illness. Naturally parents can mourn for the loss of a healthy child, however all parents will try to do whatever they can for their kids health. […]
When a family or friend is diagnosed with cancer, one of the first thoughts that will come to mind is ‘How do we remove the cancer?’ or ‘What are the options for treatment for cancer?’. There are 5 common options for cancer treatment. A combination […]
What Is Leukaemia? Leukaemia is a form of blood cancer that occurs when there is growth of abnormal cells within the bone marrow. This abnormal growth affects the production of white blood cells, making the individual’s immune system weaker and therefore more prone to infections. […]
How Can I Fundraise For Kids With Leukaemia? Fundraising for kids with Leukaemia can be useful for families who are struggling to cover medical bills and household expenses. Depending on the length of time and amount of effort you are willing to put in, fundraisers […]
Being a parent is one of the most rewarding and difficult responsibilities a person will ever experience in life. For parents with sick kids, it can be a devastating start to the new year. Here are some new year resolutions that can give parents a […]
What Is Medulloblastoma? Medulloblastoma otherwise known as Primitive Neuroectodermal tumour or PNET for short, is one of the most common brain tumours found in children. Worldwide, it represents at least 20 percent of all forms of childhood brain tumours. Medulloblastoma affects children from the ages […]