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Just diagnosed, seeking advice to find a good breast cancer surgeon in Melbourne city area
I am still in shock, but the first thing I have to do is to find a breast cancer surgeon for the surgery. Appreciate your recommendations for a good and patient breast cancer surgeon in Melbourne cit...
Hi, even though I have private cover I decided to go 'public' as it ensures a team approach & I haven't regretted it. The team approach means the surgeon, oncologist, radiologist etc all discuss your case as you progress.
I recommend the Peter MacCullum Cancer Centre or the Royal Melbourne. You will need a referral from your GP.
I went to the Peter Mac, they gave me an appointment with a surgeon within 48 hours. The surgeon was excellent & so has been the rest of the team - oncologist, radiologist etc. As I have private cover I could also have had a private room after surgery etc., fortunately I recovered well after my lumpectomy & went home.
As my surgeon pointed out to me, I could have gone private with her but I wouldn't have got any better service. I had Chantel Thornton, she has rooms in Williamstown.
Goodluck!