A charity has criticised the "confusing and complex" benefits system as new figures revealed £8million goes unclaimed by cancer patients every year.
Figures from cancer charity Macmillan showed 32% of Scots with terminal cancer had not claimed either the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Attendance Allowance (AA).
The money is supposed to help cancer patients meet the extra costs incurred by the disease.
The charity said the low take-up was down to people not knowing they were eligible for the money, a "long and confusing" claiming process and the perceived stigma of collecting benefits.
It also called for all cancer patients to be given access to finical information at the time the disease is diagnosed and as their condition progresses.
Allan Cowie, the general manager of Macmillan for Scotland said: "The benefits system is confusing and complex and for someone who is unwell can seem impossible to navigate.
"Money worries are a huge source of stress to people, impacting on their lives and their health.
"The last thing people should be worrying about towards the end of their lives is money."
Helen Sinclair, a benefits advisor for Macmillan in Edinburgh said: "Access to the right financial information is so important. We know that money worries are a huge source of stress for people and many don't think they will be entitled to benefits.
"I'd urge anyone affected by cancer to contact us so we can alleviate some of the stress by helping them maximise their incomes.
"These are benefits that people affected by cancer are entitled to so it is important they are able to access them."
