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Something that I found exhausting during treatment and post was financial assistance, working full time but a single parent. Centrelink wanted me to wait 11 weeks and spend my savings before they'd help if I couldnt work. Superannuation funds were a no go. 6 months post Chemo I stumbled upon my secondary super that had an income protection component. Ive served 1yr with 1 to go, but am working 3 out of 5 days. It was just a nightmare trying to sort through it all whilst so very ill.
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