The McGrath Foundation, known for its breast cancer support nurses, will expand its services to all cancer patients in Australia thanks to a $166 million government funding. The program aims to recruit 100 additional nurses, bringing the total to 350, to provide invaluable support to individuals facing various types of cancer.
When Jade Wendt learnt she had breast cancer, a nurse named Nancy phoned her almost immediately to offer support for what was going to be a long and arduous battle.
The federal government’s $166 million national cancer plan, unveiled in late 2023, includes funding the McGrath Foundation to recruit about 100 additional nurses and offer its services to every cancer patient.Credit:Chief executive Holly Masters said five nurses had been recruited and 50 would join by the middle of next year, adding to the 250 nurses sponsored by the charity.
“What’s been achieved over the last 20 years has been incredible; now it’s really exciting to see where we go in the next decade or two,” Bevan said.
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