A woman living with incurable cancer has told of her "impossible" struggle paying charges for cancer treatment amid the cost of living crisis.
While many in society are feeling the crunch from rocketing inflation, mum-of-five Linda Bowdler, 45, from Dublin and others like her must contend with charges of €80 each time she visits a hospital for essential, life-prolonging treatment.
After receiving a temporary medical card following her initial diagnosis of bowel cancer in 2021, social worker Linda later returned to part-time employment. This meant she had to pay full charges for treatment and medications.
