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First consultation for DCIS - private or public?
I was diagnosed a few weeks ago with low-grade DCIS, showing up in 2 clusters of microcalcifications on my right friedegg. All quite sudden given I'm 42 and was expecting to be chased away from Br...
I have top private health cover but they only covered $250 of my $6000 private surgeons bill for lumpectomy. I think I was almost more shocked by that than the diagnosis!! Medicare covered $750. The private health did cover the day surgery hospital costs which would have been around $1400 I think.
Having said that, once I adjusted my mind to the huge out of pocket fees, I’m glad I went private. My surgeon saw me within 24 hours of suspect report, she got clear margins and I think a good cosmetic result too.
I guess the point is that it didnt make much difference to the cost that I had insurance.