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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Hi @NikkiJ6, if you haven't seen the specialist how do you know the cost?
Can I just say Dr Google is really not helpful nor accurate. I know the waiting is really hard but try not to diagnose yourself amd work this out.
It takes a whole team of specialists to work out the treatment for you and those specialists have taken years of study and practice to be able to advise the diagnosis and course of action. Your getting a bit ahead of yourself with this and you are not an expert in pathology and dr google isn't either. Everyone breast cancer is very unique and generalisations via dr google is just a pointless exercise.
Try to keep busy till Tuesday and no more dr google as it is very damaging to anxiety levels which you don't need with this. One step at a time. Tell your dr that you don't have private cover and go from there. They are the experts and will help you navigate all this. BCNA also have a helpline you could call too and they can advise on various matters.
I have lots nursing mates and the gold coast public hospitals are really great so many stay open to having surgery there too. If surgery is urgent it will be done. If your cancer has been slow growing then there is you have more time.
Hang in there till Tuesday. Keep busy. It's good weather for cooking a few meals you could freeze for when you do have surgery and I am sure your children are a great distraction as well. Let us know how you go Tuesday if you want to. Best wishes 💐
Can I just say Dr Google is really not helpful nor accurate. I know the waiting is really hard but try not to diagnose yourself amd work this out.
It takes a whole team of specialists to work out the treatment for you and those specialists have taken years of study and practice to be able to advise the diagnosis and course of action. Your getting a bit ahead of yourself with this and you are not an expert in pathology and dr google isn't either. Everyone breast cancer is very unique and generalisations via dr google is just a pointless exercise.
Try to keep busy till Tuesday and no more dr google as it is very damaging to anxiety levels which you don't need with this. One step at a time. Tell your dr that you don't have private cover and go from there. They are the experts and will help you navigate all this. BCNA also have a helpline you could call too and they can advise on various matters.
I have lots nursing mates and the gold coast public hospitals are really great so many stay open to having surgery there too. If surgery is urgent it will be done. If your cancer has been slow growing then there is you have more time.
Hang in there till Tuesday. Keep busy. It's good weather for cooking a few meals you could freeze for when you do have surgery and I am sure your children are a great distraction as well. Let us know how you go Tuesday if you want to. Best wishes 💐