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Cancer and its treatment can affect many aspects of a person’s life. This information has been prepared to help you manage the financial impact of a cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Depending on your situation, you may need to find ways to deal with reduced income and extra costs, and you may have to change your financial plans and goals.

You may be having difficulties with your budget for the first time in your life, and not know where to go for help and advice. We hope this information will answer some of your questions and help you find a solution that suits your situation.

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This information was last reviewed October 2024 by the following panel: HWL Ebsworth Lawyers, Sydney, NSW; Viridian Advisory, Melbourne, VIC; 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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