Cancer diagnosis leads to financial hardship. The Irish Cancer Society has said greater support is needed to avoid financial hardship experienced by cancer patients and greater focus on the impact on patients is needed. A new study from the society has found that income decreases and spending increases following a cancer diagnosis. (To read the article click here)

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