Overview
Cancer and its treatment can affect many areas of a person’s life, including finances.
Extra expenses during cancer treatment can range from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars. Cancer may also mean a loss of income if you or your carer must take time off work. However, there are many ways to reduce expenses, manage debts and get financial assistance.
Find helpful information below, or call Cancer Connect on 13 11 20 to talk it through with our qualified professionals.
What's in this booklet
Common questions about finances
Learn about the different costs of cancer and how to manage finances, gap payments, budgeting and more.
Finding other income
Understand government benefits, insurance claims, accessing superannuation, and other ways you may be able to add to your income.
Reducing debts and expenses
Find out about managing payments for income tax and other bills, as well as how to reduce the cost of medical appointments and prescription medicines.
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a legal process that releases you from most debts. Learn about who can apply for bankruptcy and what to expect.
Support and information
There are many organisations that can help you manage your finances if you are affected by cancer.
Questions for your doctors
See our list of questions about costs that you may want to ask before and during cancer treatment.
Find support services
Find the right services for your needs, wherever you are in Australia
Read cancer information
Trusted cancer information for all people affected by cancer
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