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Hello! I was diagnosed with breast cancer this week. I'm in Melbourne. Has anyone been or is currently undergoing treatment at a public hospital? What was the experience like? I'm reluctant to go to ...
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I'm sorry you are going through this. Keep an open mind to things you hear, and try not to google too much. This usually increases anxiety. Ask important questions from reliable sources. Write down any questions before you see your doctors. Take a partner or friend with you, if possible. So they can help you to remember what is said.
Some ladies have a very difficult time. But that is not everyone. I was very lucky with all of my treatments, ie Surgery, Chemo and RT. Do you know anything yet about which treatments you need?
I went private. I had very good care. Also surgery was arranged very quickly. My Mastectomy was 10 days after my finding the lump. With Private you have better access to your surgeon, should any problems occur. This may be difficult if public. The only cost to me was the hospital excess. This would depend on your particular policy. Depending on your surgeon, they may have a gap. Mine was $500.
If you have Private insurance, is something putting you off using it? Have you heard something bad?
I'm sure you will get good care, public or private. All the best. Thinking of you.
Amandasol I can see the great information and support provide by Abbydog and her experience.
You can also check out our resources MANAGING THE FINANCIALIMPACTS OF BREAST CANCER and Choosing public or private health systems for treatment
Managing the cost of breast cancer: tips and resources – You can also watch our webcast which explores managing the costs of breast cancer including informed financial consent, public vs private healthcare, hidden and common out-of-pocket costs, questions to ask your healthcare provider, financial wellbeing, career impacts, issues for those who live in rural and remote areas and the resources and support available to you.
Thank you! 🙏🏻
