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...
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Hi Tan
I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. We are very lucky here in Australia to have a choice. I have gone public - I do not have private health insurance.
I remember reading an article on private v public. The private is great if you want to pick your own surgeons, etc, have a nice quiet room and see the one oncologist all the time. I am not sure if waiting times are any different.
The upside of public is that you have a team of professionals and oncologists looking after you.
Private would have been nice when I was recovering from surgery.
The staff have been nothing but sensational and I did not have to wait long for radiation. I was also diagnosed with a melanoma before Christmas and I was seen by another public hospital. They were fantastic.
I wish you well on your journey.
Sandra
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