Australian Resources to Help with Medical Bills
Over the years out of pocket costs for health care have gradually been rising for Australian patients. While some of the trend has been due to an increase in the fees structure of medical service providers as well as the rising cost of pharmaceuticals, on […]
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 […]
Today we have a special interview with one of our current Australian online fundraisers. It is an incredible story about two sisters and their fight against Lyme disease. Just a few months ago, Melanie Lattanzio created a fundraising page for her sister, Lisa Tubnor who […]
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 […]
There are major benefits of fundraising online for a loved one with a disability or illness. We’ve outlined three of the core benefits for fundraising online and why you should consider doing so for a loved one you know! 1. Extended reach to potential donors […]
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. […]