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What a time to find out you're not covered by HBF! And can I save my nipple?
I was diagnosed just over a week ago. Amid all the shock, at least in the back of my mind I thought, at least I'm covered with HBF. It was only when I was sitting in the office at the private hospit...
Hi @KylieG - I was diagnosed mid 2011, had a masectomy Dec.2011 and have Herceptin infusions every three weeks. In that time I have had three local recurrences - two ops (overnight) and last year 15 radistion 'zaps'. At the time of diagnosis I had a discussion with my GP and as a result decided to opt for public. I started at RPH and then continued at FSH. I have regular heart scans and a CT scan at least once a year. I cannot fault the care - I can't emphasise that enough - staff are always kind and attentive. Herceptin is very expensive and last week I had infusion 114, I have only ever paid for parking.