Women should talk to their doctors about the likely cost of medical tests and treatments. The cost of treatments for ovarian cancer will depend on whether a woman:
- is treated in the public or private system
- is working and has to take time off
- lives in a rural area and needs to travel for treatment
- has private health insurance.
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- Talk to a social worker or welfare worker about what financial and practical support services are available (your nurse or another member of your healthcare team can tell you how to access a social worker or welfare worker).
- Talk to your local Medicare office about the ‘safety net’ on costs of medications and medical bills.