ACT cancer patients will receive more financial support during their chemotherapy treatments, with the ACT Government announcing it will meet the cost of chemotherapy medication co-payments.
Minister for Health and Wellbeing Meegan Fitzharris has been talking to patients and their families about the financial hardship associated with cancer treatment.
"What we have heard is that at a time when ACT patients should be focused on their treatment, these costs can add an extra layer of burden on them and their families," Fitzharris said.
"The ACT Government is committed to supporting our public health system, and making treatments such as chemotherapy accessible and affordable to those that need it."
Work is underway to have this in place by the end of this month she explained, saying "From this time, patients will no longer be charged directly.
"The estimated annual cost for this initiative is about $1 million."
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