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KimF
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3 years ago

Surgeon and hospital

ETA: Looking at either lumpectomy and lymph removal; or DMX and lymph node removal. The DMX is my preference as I'm trying to minimise the chances of a reoccurrence.

Hello

@Admin: I hope this is an appropriate subject to discuss - if it isn't please delete it and accept my apologies.

I'm looking at surgeon options, and just don't know where to start, and I'm looking for some recommendations. I've got private insurance - just checking on what's covered or not. I live in the Southern Highlands, NSW, and am happy to travel into southern Sydney for surgery. My oncologist will be in Bowral, and he mentioned that chemo would happen in Bowral, and radiation in Campbelltown (or the other way around - my brain has shut down). 

I've met with a surgeon who operates at Campbelltown Private Hospital, but I've got a bit of a niggle that I can't put my finger on.

Has anyone had surgery at Campbelltown Private? Does anyone have any recommendations for surgeons / facilities south of Sydney that are better than Campbelltown? 

I've just returned to Australia after quite a time away, and I'm absolutely clueless about how to find a good surgeon and hospital. I also don't have a support network in Sydney that can help me navigate this devastating journey.

Assuming that this is an appropriate question, I'd really appreciate some guidance.

Thank you so much.

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  • I'm sorry for your recent diagnosis, and wish you all the best with your treatments.
    I'm not sure if we are meant to name Doctors. It's good that you have stated where you are.
    You may receive a message from one of us.
    I'm from SA, so sorry not much help.
    I do agree that you need to feel comfortable and confident with all of your Medical team.
    I have been very lucky and happy with all of my referrals.
    I did do some shopping around when I had delayed breast reconstruction.
    Once again, all the best. I hope your treatments all go as well as possible.



  • I think it would help if you also included which type of surgery that you are looking for.  That would help if others have any recommendations.

    I just had my lumpectomy done in public as they'd arranged appointment and surgery time very fast, so I didn't spent much time in searching doing it private.