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Silba
6 years agoMember
Financial, financial is a must , not everyone has a whole stash put away and flipping between public and private can add up.
Ask onc, surgeon, physio and pchyco , radio costs, whether they do both public and private .
Additional cost which are lifetime ongoing like prescription for Tamoxifen and Xgeva , can add up.
Accessing Super Funds is a nightmare , there should be an easier way if you are diagnosed to access the funds, if you are diagnosed with a non curative cancer it should be up to you when you have access to your funds .
Liking your Oncologist is a must, my one is a Professor and he is fantastic , he has a heart which you quickly find out most Dr's don't have as you will be under their wing for the long term.
As much as people say you can still work while treatment it is another stress that if you can avoid it , in my opinion is better, concentrate on yourself and immediate family again money is involved.
Ask onc, surgeon, physio and pchyco , radio costs, whether they do both public and private .
Additional cost which are lifetime ongoing like prescription for Tamoxifen and Xgeva , can add up.
Accessing Super Funds is a nightmare , there should be an easier way if you are diagnosed to access the funds, if you are diagnosed with a non curative cancer it should be up to you when you have access to your funds .
Liking your Oncologist is a must, my one is a Professor and he is fantastic , he has a heart which you quickly find out most Dr's don't have as you will be under their wing for the long term.
As much as people say you can still work while treatment it is another stress that if you can avoid it , in my opinion is better, concentrate on yourself and immediate family again money is involved.
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