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This information aims to inform you about your legal rights and responsibilities as a result of being diagnosed with cancer. It has been written for those living with cancer, and their families and friends. For advice about the non-legal help that is available, call The Cancer Council Victoria's Cancer Helpline on 13 11 20.
This information is very general. To get the best advice for your needs, we suggest that you speak to a lawyer who specialises in the area you are interested in. The information also aims to inform you of the circumstances in which you may be able to claim compensation from your employer, doctors, superannuation funds or other insurers. The circumstances in which a claim can be made are sometimes complex, and we recommend that you contact a lawyer who specialises in these fields.
The information contained within this section of the website has been prepared by lawyers from Maurice Blackburn Cashman, each of whom has a special expertise in the sections covered, and was accurate at the time of development-June 2004.
The Cancer Council Victoria is grateful to Maurice Blackburn Cashman for its permission to use this material.
Updated June 2004
