Forum Discussion
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.
@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