mellymell
3 years agoMember
Public vs private cost info
Hi everyone :) I was diagnosed with breast cancer on Dec 7 and had a lumpectomy through a private hospital on the 15th. It all happened very fast and I am new to Australia so was trying to get my head around the system, Medicare etc. I do have health insurance but I've been a bit surprised at the amount of out of pocket costs so far. I am now looking at next steps with oncologist which could be radiotherapy, chemo and possibly double mastectomy and the thought of future mounting out of pocket costs is giving me anxiety. Is anyone able to comment on their experience with these? I've got no idea what other possible costs might come up apart from pathology, scans, consultations etc. Also any comments on moving from private to public and any feedback on that would be great I'm in Melbourne. Thanks!