Forum Discussion

Jandy232's avatar
Jandy232
Member
8 years ago

Mastectomy and reconstruction in the public system

Six years ago when I was diagnosed with breast cancer I didn’t have health insurance (and I still don’t). I had no option but to undergo my treatment in the public system. Initially I feared I might ...
Reconstruction
surgery
JoeyLiz's avatar
JoeyLiz
Member
8 years ago
I was sent to see a plastic surgeon in the public system in case the chemo didn’t work and I needed a mastectomy and reconstruction and I asked how much it was and the reply was “the cost of some new pretty bras”. It would have been totally cost free. Luckily Chemo worked and a lumpectomy was all I needed but I have a follow up appointment in Case I want any touch ups to make them match, again that will be free.