Just been diagnosed
how do we decide what to do.Is going public really going to be longer than going private.Read some info that out of pocket could be up to $12000 ,worried that I won’t be able to afford that amount.
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@Kcteds sorry you find yourself here , good luck going forward , lots of info , advice & help on here .
I have gone completely public & could not be happier with the treatment I received .
In Victoria your operation will occur within one month of diagnosis which is fantastic .
Whilst I did not have a mastectomy it's my understanding the wait may come if you do not opt for the reconstruction at the time of the mastectomy .
Check it out with your surgeon & remember if your not happy get a second opinion .You need to be your own advocate , but as I stated I have been impressed with the care I received in the public system .
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I have gone completely public & could not be happier with the treatment I received .
In Victoria your operation will occur within one month of diagnosis which is fantastic .
Whilst I did not have a mastectomy it's my understanding the wait may come if you do not opt for the reconstruction at the time of the mastectomy .
Check it out with your surgeon & remember if your not happy get a second opinion .You need to be your own advocate , but as I stated I have been impressed with the care I received in the public system .
xx