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Newly diagnosed
I just want to express how extremely diss appointed I am with the Gold Coast HOspital. I was diagnosed last week with a recommendation I have surgery within 4 weeks. My GP phoned the hospital was was told what to do in order for a speedy process if my urgent referral . two days later I phoned the bookings and referral centre to be told they receive over 500 referrals a day and unless my doctor rings within minutes if sending the fax it will take weeks to process asvtheyvare behind. She also reminded me that it was also just for an appointment and not surgery. My doctor did as requested and the hospital confirmed received. I phoned today and now have been told that my referral has to be seen by triage for assessment which is 2-3 weeks. When I mentioned about having surgery within 4 weeks she told me that I was in the public system not private! I am absolutely devistated that the 'admin' has let me down and the attitude if the staff is shocking. People aren't ringing for the fun of it they are ringing because they need medical help. From reading other peoples stories it seems the Gold Coast is not the place to be when you are ill.
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- Yep I'm going to pindara on the 22nd november
Hi Jodie,
Not sure what cocktail your having. I had FEC x 3. No problems with nails. Although when I had Docataxel they gave me ice mittens while being infused. Worked well, i did not lose any. Linda.
Hi Jodie,
Not sure what cocktail your having. I had FEC x 3. No problems with nails. Although when I had Docataxel they gave me ice mittens while being infused. Worked well, i did not lose any. Linda.
I'm glad you like him and also glad you've made your decision. That's something that you have to feel comfortable with, not anyone else.
I was going to do the same thing but after thinking about the information he gave I decided to leave the good one alone, heal faster and have reconstruction in six months or so.
You're 10 years younger than me so you will probably heal faster.Anyway, that's one thing down. Has he told you when and where yet?
I'm glad you like him and also glad you've made your decision. That's something that you have to feel comfortable with, not anyone else.
I was going to do the same thing but after thinking about the information he gave I decided to leave the good one alone, heal faster and have reconstruction in six months or so.
You're 10 years younger than me so you will probably heal faster.Anyway, that's one thing down. Has he told you when and where yet?
Please don't tell me my fingernails are going to fall off as well? Hair I can cope with but not much more.
Ice bags for nails? What's that all about?
- My iPad, my phone snacks loads of water. Ice bags too because I'm going to try and protect my nails. No doubt will bring home a big bag of drugs.
- That's a shame about the group cas :-( I joined but haven't had much to do with them. Also a massive shame about the cancer council in southport. That's disgusting !! Jodie
Hi Tina,
Im so sorry to hear of your recent experience. Cas is wonderful and so knowledgeable about medical treatment down the Gold Coast.
Im recently diagnosed as well and having my treatment at the Mater in Brisbane.
There is a group called the South East QLD Online group which you may like to join to chat to other ladies in the area :)
I know its such a difficult time and it all happens so fast, but we are here for you and i couldnt of gotten where I am today without the wondeful support and kindness of these ladies.
Im a newbie too but am here for you xxx
Jodie
