The Hidden Costs of Breast Cancer

21 Oct 2025

THE NEUWOMEN JOURNEY

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At Neubodi, we often talk about the strength, beauty and resilience of women. But there is a side of the breast cancer journey that is less visible. Beyond the treatments, scans and hospital visits, many women quietly face another heavy battle: the financial strain that comes with breast cancer.

When a woman is diagnosed, her world changes instantly. Life becomes a series of appointments, treatment plans, and recovery days. While she is learning to navigate this new reality for her, the bills and daily expenses do not pause. For many patients, survival is not just about health. It is also about holding life together while managing the unexpected costs that keep adding up.

More Than Just Medical Bills

The cost of treatment is already overwhelming, but the hidden expenses are often what take the biggest toll.

Some women lose their income because they are too weak to work during treatment.
Many face daily costs such as transport, parking, or childcare during hospital visits.
Items that bring comfort and dignity, like wigs, headscarves, or supportive bras, are rarely covered by insurance.

These unspoken expenses often come as a shock, and they can weigh just as heavily as the illness itself.

The Weight of Financial Stress

Money-related worries do more than stretch a budget. They affect emotional well-being too. Many women feel guilty about being a burden to their loved ones, while others quietly sacrifice their own needs to avoid asking for help.

Imagine fighting the hardest battle of your life, while also calculating whether you can afford the next round of medication or the petrol for your hospital appointments. This is a heartbreaking reality, and it is one that too many women endure in silence.

At Neubodi, we believe no woman should have to carry this hidden weight alone.

How We Can Help

At Neubodi, we believe that support comes in many forms, and even the smallest acts can make a meaningful difference.

Offer your time. If you know anyone who is currently being treated for Breast Cancer, offer a simple ride to the hospital, a home-cooked meal, or help with childcare. This eases stress in ways money cannot.

Donate what you can. Contributions to cancer support organizations in Malaysia help cover essential expenses such as food, bills, medication, and transport.
You can support NGOs like:

National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM)
Majlis Kanser Nasional (MAKNA)

Shop with intention. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many brands pledge proceeds to organizations that provide real financial aid. Supporting these initiatives keeps the circle of care alive.

Start the conversation. By speaking up about the financial side of breast cancer, we can drive greater awareness and encourage policies that protect patients and their families.

Healing is not only about medicine. It is also about the love, care, and support that surround every woman on her journey. Every word of encouragement, every act of kindness, and every contribution matters more than we often realize.

Breast cancer can take so much, but together we can give back what matters most: comfort, relief and the hope that tomorrow will be a little lighter.

No woman should ever have to choose between her health and her livelihood. And with all of us standing side by side, she never has to.

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