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Cost of radiation
Hi, so a few weeks ago I had a lumpectomy and a couple of nodes removed, was told the surgery went well. It was high grade DCIS, told that I will only need radiation, I was treated in the QLD public s...
You would be entitled to iptaas or pats allowance. ..or whatever called in your state. It can provide assistance with travel costs and accommodation. If needing 5 day stays they can bill directly most areas...so it's just meal costs, then you claim back your travel costs. Anymore than 50km from nearest treatment centre I believe you are entitled. Most areas have accommodation for people undergoing treatment. Bc nurse may know or cancer council also. Radiotherapy department also.
https://www.qld.gov.au/health/services/travel/subsidies/
https://www.qld.gov.au/health/services/travel/subsidies/