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Radiation, driving and fatigue
I was hoping to hear about any experiences of driving and fatigue while undergoing radiation. I've been told to be aware of fatigue. The radiation oncologist and nurses have raised concerns and eyeb...
Hi Moomincorn - Are you in NSW? Definitely check out the IPTAAS - which hospital will you be having your treatment? Some have accommodation in the grounds for patients undergoing radiation & other treatments.
I was at Port Macquarie Hospital for my Rads & stayed at the Rotary Lodge, going home on weekends. It makes it much easier, not having to travel 1hr each way.
Even if it is not 100k each way, IPTAAS will still pay for consecutive trips that total over 200k within a week ... so you'll be covered xx
The details for all state's travel schemes is here:
https://www.ruralhealth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PATS-Fact-Sheet-and-Guide-2025.pdf
Take care & all the best
Thanks arpie !
Yes, I'm in NSW and will be going to Orange hospital. They have accommodation on the hospital grounds so if I'm feeling too tired I can book in to there.
And I'll try and get my head around the IPTAAS registration forms. I looked at it once before for some of my appointments and didn't complete it, but for radiation this may end up being 1500km driving and some accommodation so it will come in handy especially if I have to take time off work.
Sadly, the paperwork for IPTAAS is initially daunting but they have supposedly made it easier! RING THEM if you get stuck! ... You have 12 months to claim any of your trips - so get all the dates together .... write it up on their 'trip page' and get your GP (and/or specialist) to sign it off .....
Click on I AM NEW TO IPTAAS .... and ring them if you get stuck xxhttps://www.iptaas.health.nsw.gov.au/for-patients/forms
In a funny way, I honestly think they HOPE people can't be bothered & don't apply - but YOU DESERVE IT as a tax paying member of the public = as it is a 'RIGHT' for you to apply xx
See if you CAN stay at the accommodation to give yourself a break - it just takes that daily big 'double daily' drive pressure off you. xx. We have a private group re those living in regional/rural/remote places ... some are thousands of Kms away from major medical centres!
Group: Connecting rural, regional & remote areas | BCNA Online NetworkTake care & all the best xx