ABOUT THE WEBINAR:
This next session of our Cancer Nursing 101 webinar series will explore pioneering work to develop Australia’s first patient‑reported measure of financial toxicity, a tool designed to capture the real‑world financial challenges encountered across the Australian healthcare system.
A timely and impactful session for anyone committed to improving the cancer care experience and reducing avoidable financial hardship.
MEET THE SPEAKERS:
IN COLLABORATION WITH:
Lebogang Thomy, RN, PhD Candidate, is a Nurse Practitioner Candidate specialising in Brain, Renal and Bladder cancer. Alongside her clinical practice, she is undertaking doctoral research focused on enhancing the understanding of financial toxicity in cancer care in Australia.
Her research explores the financial burden experienced by people living with cancer and its impact on quality of life and health outcomes. A key focus of her work is the development of Australia's first patient-reported measure of financial toxicity, designed to capture the financial challenges faced by people living with cancer within the Australian healthcare context. This work aims to support clinicians, researchers, and policymakers in identifying financial toxicity and developing interventions that promote more equitable cancer care.
Lebogang is passionate about patient-centred care and health equity, advocating for greater recognition of the financial consequences of cancer and strategies to reduce its impact on individuals and their families.
