Hi I have just been diagnosed

kamada said:

Just a comment on those overheard prices. I have gone private for both chemo and radiation to get the Dr I wanted and for convenience. My chemo didn’t cost me anything because of Private health cover and my med. oncologist works on a no gap basis. Radiation is costing me though.  I have to pay the full amount up front (which is probably what you heard quoted and made you nearly choke @kezmusc 😳😂) but the 80% Medicare rebate is put in my acct overnight which brings it right down. All up 6 weeks of radiation is costing a bit under $3000 but we chose that to minimise the inconvenience and stress of hours of travel each week and hopefully minimise any fatigue. Hope that gives some help with making a decision @Berchel14. Hope you are able to find a good balance between your treatment and the limitations of the lupus. Btw 3 weeks in to radiation and no fatigue worth mentioning. Exercising is a big help there  😘