FOUR CORNERS PROGAM ABC 2 MONDAY NIGHT 8.30

I have been public since my diagnosis in June 2017. 4 weeks between diagnosis and surgery. My biggest cost has been the costs after reimbursement from the Patient Assistance Transport Scheme administered by WA Country Health. Between June 2017 and October 2017 my savings account was depleted by $5,000. I had 4 return trips (road and air) to Perth. Just seemed like I got home and I had to go back again. I need to allow 7 days and roughly $1,000 for a clinic visit. Being remote really chews through the bank account. There is more to bill shock than medical costs.