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Medicare runs out
I had breast cancer 2 years ago , 5 weeks of radiation therapy , annual mamograms since . now i found another lump. cant get a bone density scan till July ( its done every 2 years) may not get the mammogram till next year , my medicare funding has run out it seems
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- im on a carer pittance i dont think i should have to
- i think so i dont know
- Would you need to pay for an ultrasound too?
- u get annual mams for 5 years post cancer treatment ive had mine in feb all clear ............... i found a lump ............ i dont know what it is i cant find out i dont have the money to pay
- Screening mammograms are free every two years to all Australian women aged 40 and over who do not have any signs or symptoms of breast disease. Women who have been referred for a mammogram by their doctor may have to pay a fee.
- so i cant have another mamogram till next year by which time if it is cancer ...............
- Hopefully this link will give clarity and questions to ask your GP
"Mammography | healthdirect" https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/amp/article/mammography - mum /dad and brother died with cancer , seems I will to
- This is wrong on so many levels 😞
- It's terrible that so many things come down to funding. We should be able to access what we need when we need it. Thinking of you @tisme.
