Cancer

Financial Assistance for Australian Cancer Patients

Financial Assistance for Australian Cancer Patients

Do you know someone with cancer or are you going through chemotherapy at the moment? There are financial assistance support services in Australia that are aimed to helping Australians and their families to cover any expenses related to or during their diagnosis, treatment and recovery. […]

Out of Pocket Medical Bills and Costs For Australians with Breast Cancer

Out of Pocket Medical Bills and Costs For Australians with Breast Cancer

When a person is diagnosed with breast cancer, it is always an overwhelming experience. Australians who have been diagnosed require medical attention immediately. The first thought that most people need to deal with is ‘How can I get treated?’. Most often or not, you never […]

Resources for Parents with Sick Kids in Hospital

Resources for Parents with Sick Kids in Hospital

If you are a parent, you always want the best for your children. This can be difficult if your child is sick and requires medical attention. For any parent, the experience of taking care of children in hospital can be not only overwhelming but also […]

Raise Money to Cover Medical Costs if You Have Bowel Cancer

Raise Money to Cover Medical Costs if You Have Bowel Cancer

Bowel cancer is one of the forms of cancer that is very treatable and that has a high success rate if you seek medical treatment as soon as possible. It does however, cost a great deal, particularly if you are wanting immediate medical attention. In […]

The Cost of Bowel Cancer- Vicki’s Story (NSW Australia)

The Cost of Bowel Cancer- Vicki’s Story (NSW Australia)

Today we wanted to take a closer and more personal look into the impact of bowel cancer on Australian families. We would like to share Vicki’s story from NSW. Vicki, is a 57 year old woman who sadly has passed away from bowel cancer. Vicki’s […]

Waiting or Taking Action? How Fundraising can Make a Huge Difference for Bowel Cancer Patients

Waiting or Taking Action? How Fundraising can Make a Huge Difference for Bowel Cancer Patients

When you are either diagnosed with bowel cancer or are at general risk, there are a few decisions that you will have to make. In a recent article entitled ‘Heads in the sand is no way to face cancer risks’ in The Age, bowel cancer […]

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Every year in Australia, the month of June has been known as Bowel Cancer Awareness month. PeoplePledge would like to acknowledge Bowel Cancer Awareness month by providing our readers and fundraisers with helpful information this week about bowel cancer. Bowel cancer seems to be less […]

Lung Cancer in Australian Men

Lung Cancer in Australian Men

What Is Lung Cancer? Lung cancer is a form of cancer that is most common in Australia. It is a growth of abnormal cells in the lungs that develops what is known as primary lung tumour in the lungs. If left untreated or undiagnosed, the […]

Prostate Cancer in Australia

Prostate Cancer in Australia

What Is Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that affects men in Australia. It is the most common cancer for men and is described as an abnormal growth of cells in the prostate that form a lump or tumour. Without proper treatment, […]

Renee Geyer Wins Cancer Battle By Singing

Renee Geyer Wins Cancer Battle By Singing

Renee Geyer is an Australian singer who has lived her life singing and performing all over the world. In 2009, Geyer was diagnosed with cancer. Now 59 years of age, she shares her thoughts of overcoming cancer and how singing has motivated her through the […]