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Hi I have just been diagnosed
What a shock on the 7th Feb to find out the news I had my surgery on the 14th Feb, soooo lucky to be done so quick, not a lot of time to dwell on things. I have been told I have a grade 2 IDC and onl...
Hi @Berchel14
Just a quick note on public vs private. I'm not in your area (I went to Mater Springfield) but I did my chemo and radiation in a private hospital as a public patient. A lot of doctors work in both sectors.
I saw the same consultant for every treatment as I would have seen paying privately. You absolutely get a specialist consultant oncologist and radonc and there was no waiting time.
I remember seeing people pay their accounts for radiation and nearly choked overhearing the prices.
Deciding on chemo or not is never easy. Have a chat to the onc and see what they say then you will be in a better position to decide. I think when nodes are involved they will generally recommend it. I had 5 nasty ones so chemo was pretty much a must do and the added benefit was %11. They'll take into consideration your age and any other health problems also. Ask a zillion questions lovely.
xoxoxoxoxo
Just a quick note on public vs private. I'm not in your area (I went to Mater Springfield) but I did my chemo and radiation in a private hospital as a public patient. A lot of doctors work in both sectors.
I saw the same consultant for every treatment as I would have seen paying privately. You absolutely get a specialist consultant oncologist and radonc and there was no waiting time.
I remember seeing people pay their accounts for radiation and nearly choked overhearing the prices.
Deciding on chemo or not is never easy. Have a chat to the onc and see what they say then you will be in a better position to decide. I think when nodes are involved they will generally recommend it. I had 5 nasty ones so chemo was pretty much a must do and the added benefit was %11. They'll take into consideration your age and any other health problems also. Ask a zillion questions lovely.
xoxoxoxoxo