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public system or private health insurance?
I am 55 and just got diagnosed with high grade DCIS (2 lesions, one with focus suspicions for micro invasions, lymph node U/S FNA - Negative). the hospital gave me a referral for their breast surgeon ...
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Hi. How awful you have to make this decision. I live in Melbourne and my surgery and follow up care has been with the Royal Melbourne, plus the Women's and Peter Mac. I didn't have private cover so everything has been public. The service amazing. I am so greatfull for the care I've received. No out of pocket.
A close friend however chose to use her private cover. Her treatment was no better or faster than mine and financially very hard for the family. She was out of pocket $1000's in the first months. It's made things tuff with her not being able to work.
Not sure where you live but if you have a breast care nurse they are fantastic at providing guidance. Maybe don't make decisions until you are confident with the choice.
All the best xxo
janine
A close friend however chose to use her private cover. Her treatment was no better or faster than mine and financially very hard for the family. She was out of pocket $1000's in the first months. It's made things tuff with her not being able to work.
Not sure where you live but if you have a breast care nurse they are fantastic at providing guidance. Maybe don't make decisions until you are confident with the choice.
All the best xxo
janine