Q&A discussion on the Financial Impact of Breast Cancer, March 18th

Join Annabel Crabb for a FREE Q&A as they explore the hidden costs of breast cancer, financial stress, and how research and support services are helping patients and families navigate these challenges.

Wednesday 18 March         5:00-6:30pm AEDT

Free & online

Moderated by Author & Journalist, Annabel Crabb

Sign up here - and you can also add questions that you would like the panel to address:

https://www.breastcancertrials.org.au/qa-events/qa-the-financial-impact-of-breast-cancer/

If you are just diagnosed - make sure you check this presentation out - maybe even record it so you can go back over it & make notes on how to mitigate these rising costs.

Many of us have been financially impacted by our Breast Cancer diagnosis - just the cost of getting to the treatment/surgery, both fuel and accommodation, altho this can be offset by various Patient Assistance Schemes if you choose to use it -  PLUS the loss of income whilst you are undergoing treatment/surgery!  .....   

Those who live in Rural, Regional and Remote areas of Australia are particularly impacted.

These unexpected costs can not only cause financial stress - it can impact your marriage, your relationship with your kids, friends & siblings ....

Sadly, some marriages don't survive a breast cancer diagnosis & treatment.  

There are also the 'LARGE gaps' between surgery & treatment charges and Medicare and Private Health Insurance rebates .... running into many THOUSANDS!

I even had to pay $500 for one specific blood test that my surgeon felt was necessary - but it wasn't covered by Medicare (and Private Health Insurance rarely covers blood tests!)   

I stopped counting after it passed the $8,000 mark .... and I was retired, so I didn't have to factor in lost earnings as well!

SO ... HOW much 'out of pocket' costs do YOU reckon that you've had to wear!??