@ann210 Perhaps ask for a second opinion in the public system. I saw a private doctor and fee out of pocket would be about $2000 dollars. I went public because no cost. I also went public closer to my home and I liked the hospital.
In your case you have to factor in living away expenses if you have treatment a long way away. Your goal maybe to work however with long travel time plus treatment itself you will become fatigued.
Everyone is different but I have not met anyone who has not experienced high levels of fatigue with radiation. Radiation is daily and not always on time. good luck with your decision.