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whatanuisance
Member
9 years ago

GP recommendation - Port melbourne area

I'm newly arrived from Qld...have just relocated to Port Melbourne and as of yesterday now newly diagnosed with BC following a routine mammogram. I am told I need to find a local GP to get referrals to the right specialists, have the right advice, best follow-up etc. No idea where to start. HELP!!!
Anyone have any suggestions/experience of a suitable, caring GP in the Port.Melb area? thanks in advance for any advice!
  • Jane-Altona's avatar
    Jane-Altona
    Member
    9 years ago
    If you want to go public you could take your results to any GP and ask for referral to the Royal Melbourne/Peter Mac (as far as I know they now operate out of the same place for BC). The GP fills in the form & faxes it to the hospital (I watched the reception desk do it) then the hospital contacts you with an appt & you are assigned a team. After I hit the Peter Mac (within 48 hrs of the fax!!) I didn't really need a GP until I finished treatment. I found the Peter Mac excellent.
  • fairydust's avatar
    fairydust
    Member
    9 years ago
    Have a look at the breast surgeons that are at Clividen hospital  thats where I went. Have a look at the surgeons operating at Epworth Richmond. Or you may choose to go public. Check the net for breast surgeons and make a choice. I actually chose the hospital where I wanted surgery and looked for a breast surgeon that worked there.
  • rowdy's avatar
    rowdy
    Member
    9 years ago
    Welcome to the site, who told you that you had bc can't they help you. Did you get results before coming to Melbourne?
    You could go to Peter Mac clinic,  sorry can't help you for area I'm from Melbourne but from the west.
    Good luck someone might be able to help.. Come back sometimes a bit quiet on the weekend