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Left in limbo after diagnosis
I've just been diagnosed with breast cancer following a mammogram, ultra sound and biopsy. My GP is referring me to the hospital, which will take a couple of weeks. My GP says they aren't able to tell...
Oops! Sorry, @yango Very rude of me not to even say "welcome". Anyway...I'm not going to cast any aspersions on the public system because I know they do a great job. However, you will probably have to do some waiting. If you do choose to go private and the gap is an issue for you, talk to the doctor about it - in my experience, they will do what they can. But be aware, if you have to have radiotherapy, it's best to go public as health insurance does not cover it. (Unless, of course, everything changes and Labor gets in and makes good the talk.)