5 steps to fundraise for cancer treatment

5 steps to fundraise for cancer treatment

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 […]

3 Ways To Get Financial Assistance For Brain Cancer Patients

3 Ways To Get Financial Assistance For Brain Cancer Patients

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 […]

7 steps to run a successful kidney transplant fundraising campaign online

7 steps to run a successful kidney transplant fundraising campaign online

In this article, we take you through some of the ideas that will help you with kidney transplant fundraising; we hope that you find it useful when planning your kidney transplant fundraising campaign online. 1. Set up an online fundraiser Online fundraising websites are essentially […]

How to help when you are friends of kids with cancer?

How to help when you are friends of kids with cancer?

Being friends of kids with cancer can be a difficult situation to be in. You may be unsure of what to do, how best to help or the best ways to give support to your friend and their family. If you want to help your […]

Understanding IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)

Understanding IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)

In Vitro Fertilization refers to a process in which a woman’s egg is fertilized outside her body. In Vitro Fertilization is visualized as an extension of the normal reproductive process. In actual sense, the procedure is used in Australia to bypass a good number of […]

What is the cost of Robotic prostatectomy surgery treatment for prostate cancer patients in Australia?

What is the cost of Robotic prostatectomy surgery treatment for prostate cancer patients in Australia?

Prostate cancer is the second most prevalent type of cancer among patients in Australia. To treat the condition surgically, patients have the option to either choose open surgery or laparoscopic surgery, external radiotherapy or brachytherapy, or robotic radical prostatectomy. While the first few methods are […]

Where is radiotherapy for breast cancer available in Australia?

Where is radiotherapy for breast cancer available in Australia?

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 […]

What is the cost of deep brain stimulation for Australians with Parkinson’s disease?

What is the cost of deep brain stimulation for Australians with Parkinson’s disease?

What Is Deep Brain Stimulation Deep brain stimulation is a major invasive surgical procedure that aims at reducing the debilitating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Although not a cure for the condition deep brain stimulation can assist in abating the well-known symptoms of trembling, shaking, rigidity […]

What is the cost of IVF treatment in Australia?

What is the cost of IVF treatment in Australia?

In Vitro Fertilisation treatment is available in Australia through the private health system only. Offered as a private service, the procedure can be costly and interested couples need to be aware of and discuss all the financial aspects before deciding on seeking treatment. The cost […]

What is the cost of breast reconstruction in Australia?

What is the cost of breast reconstruction in Australia?

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 […]