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Hi I'm 52 and have just been diagnosed with Stage 1, Grade 2, Invasive Carcinoma (13mm mass) in my right breast. I've cared for many relatives experiencing cancer including my mum, both of my husbands...
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Hi @dbelle all the best with your treatment. I’ve had 4 surgeries directly related to breast cancer in the private system, including reconstruction, with no out of pocket expenses, except the $500 yearly payment to the hospital. Chemo was covered 100% and I asked to be bulk billed for radiotherapy in the private system and it cost me just over $600 from memory. I chose my team after recommendations from various people.
It always pays to ask if they can bulk bill and what your surgeon charges. My expenses came with scans. I have had 3 lots of other surgery where there were gaps charged, but these were from side effects of treatment. I have possibly 2 lots of surgery to go and while my out of pocket expenses won’t be too bad, it’s expensive getting time off work. It sounds like you are in an excellent position to make informed decisions and to receive some of the care that you have given to others. xx
It always pays to ask if they can bulk bill and what your surgeon charges. My expenses came with scans. I have had 3 lots of other surgery where there were gaps charged, but these were from side effects of treatment. I have possibly 2 lots of surgery to go and while my out of pocket expenses won’t be too bad, it’s expensive getting time off work. It sounds like you are in an excellent position to make informed decisions and to receive some of the care that you have given to others. xx