New study shows 1 in 10 cancer patients are spending $10,000 in out-of-pocket health care costs in Australia

Published Date: 07 Aug 2024

The financial burden of health care in Australia can be high, particularly for people diagnosed with cancer. A new study from the Daffodil Centre has shown one in ten people with cancer in NSW spends more than $10,000 on ...

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