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Going public - will I have any choices
Hi all - I received a call last week telling me that my biopsies show cancer in one of my breasts. It's not a total surprise as there is a very strong family history of it - I always felt like a tick...
I am going through the public system as I don’t have private health insurance and I live regionally so no choice of drs but have been quite fortunate so far.
My med onco I have to pay $225 then get $125 back. Surgeon consult is $110 and $85 back but no charge for surgeries.
Radiation onco is free due to cancer centre being at the hospital under NSW health.
Definitely take a trusted person with you to your appts to write everything down.
If you are in the city you’ll probably get the opportunity for a second opinion if needed.
I didn’t because we don’t have enough drs but they were okay and didn’t feel the need.
Do heaps of research on all your options. Double mastectomy is a massive op but if you think it’s right for you then definitely be your own advocate. One thing I have learnt is you need to be clear in your wishes but keep options open and room for change if need be.
Best wishes to you xx