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 would agree with Cath62.
See the Breast Surgeon privately, so that you can get started as quick as possible.
From my finding the lump to Mastectomy, was 10 days. I was happy with this. I just wanted it out.
Getting specific details of your cancer and a plan of action.
For some ladies here surgery does not come first, but after Chemo.
I don't know how to get into Chemo Publicly, perhaps after surgery. But I'm sure it can be done.
I was a Private patient(insured), but both my Breast Surgeon and Oncologist said I could have Radiotherapy as a Public Patient. This is what I did, and I was very happy with my care. They told me that Privately I would be out of pocket by thousands of dollars.
Reconstruction could be done with your insurance money later, or sign up for Private insurance checking on cost and pre existing condition. A friend of mine did this with her knee replacements. She found it cost effective, but you would need to check this for yourself.
If you have Income insurance you may want to start that paperwork too.
All the best with your treatments.
Sorry I just noticed your first post was May 13, I expect a lot has happened since.
See the Breast Surgeon privately, so that you can get started as quick as possible.
From my finding the lump to Mastectomy, was 10 days. I was happy with this. I just wanted it out.
Getting specific details of your cancer and a plan of action.
For some ladies here surgery does not come first, but after Chemo.
I don't know how to get into Chemo Publicly, perhaps after surgery. But I'm sure it can be done.
I was a Private patient(insured), but both my Breast Surgeon and Oncologist said I could have Radiotherapy as a Public Patient. This is what I did, and I was very happy with my care. They told me that Privately I would be out of pocket by thousands of dollars.
Reconstruction could be done with your insurance money later, or sign up for Private insurance checking on cost and pre existing condition. A friend of mine did this with her knee replacements. She found it cost effective, but you would need to check this for yourself.
If you have Income insurance you may want to start that paperwork too.
All the best with your treatments.
Sorry I just noticed your first post was May 13, I expect a lot has happened since.