Tan74
10 years agoMember
Newly diagnosed
Wow this is harder to type than i thought, I was delivered that dreaded news last Monday the 22/2 that i have Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, as you all can imagine my head is spinning, although after 2 m...
Hello sorry to hear that but very glad they found it early. I use private for my surgeon a lot of people in the area I live had recommended her. She did my lumpectomy that unfortunately showed more cancer so she then did my masectomy immediate expander in so let's just say she's still very involved in my treatment. I went public with chemo and radio only downside has been a few hospital policies regarding numbing cream during chemo and Metipal film I wanted to use for radio. However I am extremely happy at the care from my surgeon and having surgeries in private hospital. I've been happy most of the time public. For me I had to stop work and take up my income protection ( which pays a lot less than my salary) so I'm glad I went that way best of luck