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Chemo therapy cost

Mary60 — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:16:06 GMT

Hi not sure if anyone would know about this? Does anyone know if you have to pay for chemo therapy? As I am on a disability support pension and I have no health fund.

Re: Chemo therapy cost

sch — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 12:46:19 GMT

Hi Mary60,

That might depend on the country you are from. (sorry, we get people from all over the world here).

If you are from Australia, I believe you should be able to have this covered under medicare. Best to be upfront with your GP/doctor and treatment team about your position, and I am sure that you will be looked after.

Let us know how you go.

-Sean

Re: Chemo therapy cost

Mary60 — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 20:20:15 GMT

Thanks @sch I will keep you up to date

Re: Chemo therapy cost

Ashley_ccnsw — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 01:08:44 GMT

Hi Mary60,

You can also call our Cancer Nurses and Cancer Social Workers on our 13 11 20 line to get some more information if you need some more guidance, but talking to your GP as stated in the previous comment is a great first step.

Reach out if you need us.

All the best

Ashley