Just a little whinge session

I'd be peeved.I think you are supposed to start radiation within about 6-8wks after your lumpectomy.I could be wrong but I know when I had radiation it was about 6wks post surgery.You have to do all that psyching up and then you get let down-so sorry for you.

                                Tonya xx

Tonya, The oncologist and the breast surgeon told  me 7 weeks wait post surgery  and that wait was due to so many people needing it.  I  dont know what more i can do, as i have phoned them again and have been put on a cancellation list (as if anyone is going to cancel after waiting that long)  I am going to do some more ringing around. Might help. So frustrating

cheers Jo

Hi Jo

I hear you I was told that I would have to wait and then investigated other hospitals as like you didnt want to wait and wanted to get on with life. You could try your local member or the health ministers office. I rang the health ministers office (Jillian Skinner) as I was so upset that people were waiting so long. I have found Jillian Skinner to be very helpful in the past when I had issues with my mother in hospital. I was lucky and could have got treatment at another hospital but you would think that cancer treatment would be a top priority but nooooooo lets put the money into some useless school halls or insulation for houses...it makes me so mad.

Good Luck

Cheers

Jo

Good 

They should get their priorities right.I think I was going to have to wait about 13weeks for the public hospital Westmead (2003).So I went private and got in straight away and was about $1,000 out of pocket.I went to the San and got terrific treatment.But not everyone can cough up a grand so they shouldn't be made to wait so long and jeopardize their health.Yes,write to anyone who might take up your case -the squeaky wheel gets the oil!

                               Tonya xx

It will be 3 months one week post opp that i have to wait for treatment.

i am over this, I am losing it big time. I feel like i have been shoved down the back corner and forgotten about. I have phoned the cancer foundation of WA , she said it depends on how bad the cancer is/was as to when you get treatment. ???? , and that radiation is only a precautionary treatment so not to worry as i had already had  a lumpectomy so it wont come back. ?????? She said  7-9 weeks wait is normal  (she is useless) (mine is post op 13 weeks)

  I then phoned the Breast Clinic, spoke to breast nurse. She  cant comment but thinks it is too long, should be around 7 weeks, but can only help by telling Breast surgeons at meeting next week about the wait (fat good that will do) asked to put complaint in at  liaison  officer at hospital.

From that i have phoned  the only remaining radio oncology department  in Perth and  asked if i was transfered  how long,  Was told  about 7 weeks. Its not worth it. Thats my start date anyway.

I asked if i was private how long,  answer was next week  and i would have to get a loan to cover the out of pocket expenses.............It is a joke.

This is really eating at me and i sorry but i needed to get this out now before i totally spat it.

Hi Jo, thanks for replying. This is really getting to me. i totally agree with you though in where they put the money is just so useless.  It's crazy and their priorities are so wrong.

I think it's too long to wait Jo.Check out the private place cos they may do discounts or let you pay in installments.Maybe the health depart.might cover the difference in cost if you kick up enough fuss.Don't let them put you in the corner-it's your life they are mucking around with.

                                        Tonya xx

I think it's too long to wait Jo.Check out the private place cos they may do discounts or let you pay in installments.Maybe the health depart.might cover the difference in cost if you kick up enough fuss.Don't let them put you in the corner-it's your life they are mucking around with.

                                        Tonya xx

I agree with Tonya...I was operated in a private hospital and approached them regarding costs for the Radio Therapy and they said they would put it under Medicare for me. 

And as for the lady that said it wont come back ask her if you have that in writing!!!! I bet the answer will be No!! and how would she like it!!

Good luck..and let us know how you go.

Jo xox

I agree with Tonya...I was operated in a private hospital and approached them regarding costs for the Radio Therapy and they said they would put it under Medicare for me. 

And as for the lady that said it wont come back ask her if you have that in writing!!!! I bet the answer will be No!! and how would she like it!!

Good luck..and let us know how you go.

Jo xox