I started off privately and like you was amazed at the pop expenses. I think we probably hit close enough to $10,000. Due to complications I was referred to the public system, specifically a Peter Mac in Melb. Inititially I was a little concerned, but I cannot speak highly enough of the treatment I have received. One night after an appointment the doctor rang at 8.30 at night to let me know she had organised some further tests for the next morning. After walking out of my initial appointments and always paying an exhorbitant bill with a large oop gap, it is lovely to leave my current appointments without any hand over of monies. I have been really reassured of the quality of our private system. Currently midway through my rad treatment - appointments have always been on time, staff amazing and open to any specific needs I have regarding times. Will be interesting to see if the same tests are readily available once treatment finished or if there may be longer waits. No regrets about going privately initially as everything happened pretty quickly, but it was a ‘wake up call’ re the oop expenses.
i hope things pick up for you. I was first diagnosed mid Oct and those first 6 weeks were pretty horrible. I feel I am getting on top of things now, but like others say, I still have my moments. Try and just take one day at a time (sometimes easier said than done) - things will get better. 🌹🌹
