What to expect with radiation treatment
I have been told I am borderline but Dr recommends radiation treatment due to original size of tumour ($28,000 per treatment I'd recommend it too!). I finished chemo on 28 Jun 2019, had a mastectomy ...
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Hi @Ctoo - sorry to see you here, but you'll get the best advice & support from those who've been thru it before you!
That was Terrific that the tumour size reduced so well prior to the surgery!! And well done on getting thru your chemo!
Whereabouts are you? (Town/city) as our members will be able to point you to specific areas for your radiation treatment - and as everyone else has said! GO PUBLIC! That suggested $28,000 is outrageous & whoever suggested it without advising you of the Public option as well - needs to be disciplined &/or even reported to the health authorities for misleading information!
I had my surgery private but went public for my radiation. I even stayed 'on the premises' as the hospital was over 1.5hr drive (each way) from home. The Isolated Patients Travel Assistance Scheme (which each state has) will help subsidise any travel to & from appointments (if more than 100k away) and in my case, also virtually paid for my accommodation at the hospital Lodge, as treatment is usually every weekday. (I went home for weekends.)
Towards the end of my treatment (4 weeks) I went quite pink and the boob was very 'warm' (which continues for another 4 weeks+ after treatment finished.) I had a little bit of rash/skin breakdown, but nothing major - and to be honest, I found it to be quite 'easy' - as I am sure you will too.
All the best xxx
That was Terrific that the tumour size reduced so well prior to the surgery!! And well done on getting thru your chemo!
Whereabouts are you? (Town/city) as our members will be able to point you to specific areas for your radiation treatment - and as everyone else has said! GO PUBLIC! That suggested $28,000 is outrageous & whoever suggested it without advising you of the Public option as well - needs to be disciplined &/or even reported to the health authorities for misleading information!
I had my surgery private but went public for my radiation. I even stayed 'on the premises' as the hospital was over 1.5hr drive (each way) from home. The Isolated Patients Travel Assistance Scheme (which each state has) will help subsidise any travel to & from appointments (if more than 100k away) and in my case, also virtually paid for my accommodation at the hospital Lodge, as treatment is usually every weekday. (I went home for weekends.)
Towards the end of my treatment (4 weeks) I went quite pink and the boob was very 'warm' (which continues for another 4 weeks+ after treatment finished.) I had a little bit of rash/skin breakdown, but nothing major - and to be honest, I found it to be quite 'easy' - as I am sure you will too.
All the best xxx