On average, there is a general pattern that cancer survival outcomes are better for people living closer to cancer treatment centres than those living further away.
People living in more regional and remote areas are often faced with decisions about juggling family and work responsibilities with the treatment needs for their cancer.
Cancer Councils across the country provide individual assistance to those people who need to travel to access cancer treatment services. These include accommodation support lodges and transport services. There may also be government-funded financial assistance available in your state or territory to support the cost of travelling and accommodation.
