That's a bugger @Silba. I hope they're able to get it all with the Hip Replacement.
Check out this thread re Superannuation that @Sister started. I am pretty sure that @Zoffiel is quite 'up' on this stuff ...... I hope you are able to access it. Use up all your sick leave first, and maybe long service leave as well, if needed?
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/19074/superannuationA buddy of mine in Qld has just been diagnosed with mets in the hip & today the biopsy confirmed it as Breast Cancer Mets (15 years after her initial diagnosis & surgery chemo & rads.) THey think they'll be able to get it all with a hip replacement & then chemo & rads. She has the surgery next week. She is my age - 66.
All the best xx