This morning Emma Harte, Policy and Campaign Manager at the Irish Cancer Society, spoke to Tommy Marren about the financial impact of cancer.
According to news data published by the Irish Cancer Society, cancer patients face costs of up to €400 per month on medical expenses and monthy travel associated costs of up to €300 a week, with many having to borrow money from their loved ones to make ends meet.
The Irish Cancer Society is calling on the government to introduce measures to reduce expenses for cancer patients. These include; automatic entitlement to medical cards, the reduction of the drug repayment scheme threshold to €40, free hospital parking for cancer patients, and anyone with advanced cancer or who is nearing end of life, is automatically entitled to the Fuel Allowance and the Household Benefits Package.
If you have questions about cancer, you can contact the Irish Cancer Society Support Line at 1800 200 700 or supportline@irishcancer.ie
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