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 city area.
Thank you so much.
This is very variable, but my GP referred me to the Melbourne Breast Unit ( it's part of the Epworth), and surgeon Mr Su Wen Loh. I like Su Wen a lot. He's calm, informative, very funny and my only post-surgery problem (a rather persistent seroma) is not something the surgeon can foresee (or do much about). My actual surgery was very straightforward (Mastectomy with axilliary clearance). No pain - honestly I was surprised, there really was none even though the staff kept trying to pump me with painkillers. No movement limitation, no problems apart from the recurring fluid!
To be honest, my GP didn't know much about the Unit either, but I have found it very good. My oncologist and Su Wen work together well. Worth a look perhaps?
Hi jenny- has your GP recommended anyone ? If you are going private - look at the websites of the major private hospitals for a list of their surgeons. My surgeon (female Epworth ) collaborated with the oncologist that also treated patients at the same hospital. Once you have seen a surgeon you start to feel a bit more focused and you should receive all the great BCNA booklets that take you through the process/ treatment step by step.
