Please tick the appropriate box/boxes of each question asked or write a response when needed.
The purpose of this survey is to determine the effects cancer has on the family both financially, emotionally and if assistance is given to the family by facilities available in Sydney. Participation in the survey will assist in a HSC independent research assessment task.
How are you related to the family member who is diagnosed or has had cancer in the past? he is my grandparent
How did you feel when you got told that they had cancer?
Worried
What are/were your worries and feelings for the family member?
this cold affect him living
How did the rest of your family/relatives react when they were informed?
mother was the worries as it was her dad and she stayed with him for ages. sad thing was that my pop's only son didnt even go and see him before it got cut out. he has just only had a heart by pass as well.
Knowing that your family member has/had cancer, how did it change you? For example did you go to mass more often, researched cancer, donated money towards cancer research.
um it just brought it to my attention more so i am going to make sure when i have my family we are going to have regular check ups
Has your family life changed as a result of the cancer? Please explain if yes or no.
No
Yes my parents moved back out to the farm and now i live away from my hole family due to my bro is at uni as well.
As the result of the cancer has your family grown closer together? If yes how? for example to draw support from each other
Yes because not only it was the cancer which did now that we live away from each other the time we spend together is lush not just petty fights.
Is the travailing to receive treatment for your family member difficult? For example if you live far away from medical assistance Yes he has to travel to sydney and he lives in mudgee
Has your family had to move location to be closer to the family member to help look after them or give support and assistance or to be close to medical facilities? If yes please state reason why.
Yes stated above
How much does it cost for treatment?
Not sure
How much does it cost for additional medication? eg pain killers
Not sure suppose but after his heart by pass he was on penadine forte after 3 weeks. it only cost 5$ a box with concession
Does your family receive assistance in caring for the family member? If yes what type.
Not sure
Does your family attend any cancer centres? If yes/sometimes write which one/s.
No
Thank you for giving for your time and participating in the survey. It is much appreciated.