Glynnis if you decide to opt for the disability pension I urge you to find a friend, colleague, someone on this forum to assist you through this process. You may be one of the lucky ones but such procedures can be like going through a maze at the Mad Hatter's Tea Party. I also suggest that you take someone with you to all meetings, interviews etc. Centrelink has its own language and culture and they may even override your Dr's or Oncologist's diagnosis and recommendations. Be prepared and use this forum to vent - we all come up against obstacles and at times you may feel as though the world is upside down - vent when necessary! Good luck and make sure you do what is/feels right for you!