This guide is here to help you manage the financial effects of a cancer diagnosis. You may face reduced income, extra costs, and need to adjust your financial plans.
Below are key questions to consider about managing finances after a cancer diagnosis. You can ask your doctor, social worker, or cancer nurse for help, or call Cancer Council at 13 11 20.
Learn more about:
- How much does cancer cost?
- How can I avoid unexpected costs?
- What is a gap payment?
- How will my income be affected?
- How do I manage my finances?
- How do I manage financial stress?
- How do I prepare a budget?
- Which professionals can help?
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HWL Ebsworth Lawyers, Sydney, NSW; Leigh Aitken, Consumer; Mary Bairstow, Senior Social Worker, Cancer Centre, Fiona Stanley Hospital, WA; Lynette Brailey, Team Leader Financial Counselling, Cancer Council NSW; Corinne Jones and Siew Tan, Financial Counsellors, Cancer Council VIC; Penny Jacomos, Social Worker, Asbestos Diseases Society of South Australia, SA; Dr Deme Karikios, Head of Department – Medical Oncology, Nepean Cancer and Wellness Centre, Nepean Hospital, NSW; Valerie Parsons, 13 11 20 Consultant, Cancer Council SA; Viridian Financial Group, Melbourne, VIC.
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