Newly diagnosed - private or public
Hi Yesterday I received preliminary pathology results which said I have an invasive poorly differentiated carcinoma. There were a number of further points noted but the gist is that my lump is cancer...
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I am in Sydney not the Gold Coast and its true my double mastectomy and delayed DIEP flap surgery ended up costing me the same as a small car ( or a couple of very nice overseas trips).I was in a private health fund which covered my private hospital accommodation but not much of the surgeon and anaesthetist fees ( and the Meficare rebates are pitifully low).
The DIEP reconstruction is the “ gold standard “ of reconstruction so if you get implants or go flat ( or only need a lumpectomy) this will be a lot cheaper than what I had.
Also different surgeons charge different amounts so you can shop around, I just went with my GPs recommendation and was 100% happy with my results.
Good luck.
The DIEP reconstruction is the “ gold standard “ of reconstruction so if you get implants or go flat ( or only need a lumpectomy) this will be a lot cheaper than what I had.
Also different surgeons charge different amounts so you can shop around, I just went with my GPs recommendation and was 100% happy with my results.
Good luck.