@Dazzle - That's a shame you can't have someone with you to support you - do you have a breast care nurse? They may be able to attend with you? Definitely worth asking ..... and definitely RECORD THE MEETING on your phone, so you can go back over it later on - as it is difficult to remember everything that is said at the time.
I went public for my Rads and could not fault the Rad Onc or the Rads team - they were all just so good - very caring. I could not fault their care & treatment. I had a really bad day one day when 'the wheels fell off' (due my husband having an accident at our accomodation during the Rads) & they got the Social Worker in to talk things thru with me & were a wonderful help ..... so if you are having a bad day any time ...... mention it! xx
To be honest - you should save big $$ by going public - you can use those $$ to 'treat yourself' to something really special after your active treatment finishes (I went to Norfolk Island!) with the money you have saved.
I had (and still have) the same TOP Rad Onc looking after me - I actually have my 5 year mammogram & ultrasound in a few weeks - so I will be seeing her again probably in Nov .... I've virtually had a 'call back' EVERY BLOODY YEAR so far .... so am sort of expecting it again this year too!! ggrrrr
There is also the Otis Group too (who arrange free holidays to those who've finished active treatment) ... with Covid, only 'local state destinations' are available (I believe) - but check out the site & see the house at Guilderton that is available ....
https://www.otisfoundation.org.au/directory/65/moore-timetake care
