Hi Louise64 - I had my radiotherapy in the public system - going private wasn't even discussed - even though I have private health cover & I work in a private hospital. I've got to say the staff were great - did both chemo & radiotherapy at same location and they couldn't have been better. My radiotherapy appointments were scheduled in as late in the day as they could so i could continue working - not sure I would of got anything better by paying for it. It comes down to what you feel most comfortable with. Good luck