How you can help a friend with Brain Cancer

Brain cancer is a terrible disease affecting thousands of Australians on any given day.

• Sometimes, countless surgeries, medication and new and alternative methods will require a lot of money.

• If your family member, friend or workmate is fighting brain cancer, you can make a difference with a mycause campaign.

• You can provide them with both emotional and financial support.

• Make sure they receive financial support during the recovery stage.

Launching a mycause campaign is step one. Rally your community of friends and network of colleagues to fundraise for your friend - you never know when and what he or she will need the funds for.

Cancer, how it can affect your finances

Brain cancer can cause some significant financial problems. A cancer sufferer who is absent from work for quite some time might need additional financial assistance. Your family member or friend’s salary can decrease if they work shorter hours to incorporate time for treatment in their schedule.

Ongoing visits to a health professional can cause an even bigger strain on a person's finances. When battling cancer, you will have to consider fuel expenses, accommodation (if a specialist isn’t nearby) and other treatment costs.

To alleviate some of the financial burden, you can set up a fundraiser and create a community event to help raise funds for cancer treatment and medication.

You can also raise money for a cancer cause or charity selected by your loved one, giving support to other people battling cancer.

Show You Care

• Check in regularly on your friend. While you don’t want to pester them, sending short but frequent notes, texts, Facebook messages or emails lets them know you are thinking about them and you are there for them when/if they need your help.

• Don’t bombard them with questions but regularly ask if there is anything they need such as food, lifts to the hospital, a cleaner or just some company.

• Return their messages right away.

• It might be awkward to speak about finances, make sure you broach the idea of financial support or help during their treatment. Many cancer patients struggle to cover the cost of their mortgage, general living expenses and non-PBS medication as they undergo treatment.

To alleviate some of the financial stress for your friend battling brain cancer, launch a mycause campaign.

It's quick and easy, with funds sent straight to your bank or your PayPal account.

Check out what Ken's family have done.

Launch your crowdfunding campaign now by clicking this link www.mycause.com.au/start-fundraising