@strongtogether $18000 :o That sounds outrageous! You have put the wind right up me. I decided to go private to save long journeys, expensive parking etc. My BS said the last patient she sent there paid around $2000 for the 6 weeks so I didn't bother asking for a quote at the initial consultation because we figured it was worth it to make it a less stressful and tiring marathon for both of us. There was no warning then that it was a super expensive undertaking. Guess who will be asking for a quote before I start treatments! 

@BewilderedButHopeful Glad all is going well with your treatment plan. I had to do DIBH & was pleasantly surprised on how well I did holding my breath. The rad therapists were great & the machine is so clever as it knows when to turn off the beam if you do happen to start breathing. My whole experience with rad treatment was wonderful & was a whole lot cheaper than $18K!!  I got to choose my times which was important as I am from the country & got very well looked after by rad oncs, doctors & therapists & I saw I nurse every day who checked me out & repaired my Mepitel film if needed. I was actually quite sad when it all finished as I felt I was now on my own & wouldnt have their daily care. I went private & was very glad I did & would do it again if i had to at the very small price I had to pay for being so well looked after. All the best with your treatment & your DIBH. xx

I'm a big fan of public health radiation oncology. 
The touted benefits of private health radiation oncology - flexibility, convenience have evaporated down to only one: easy parking.
For the $18,000 its costing, I could have bought a VW Polo.
Medicare for the win.