Forum Discussion
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 ...
Yes, we have many members in the choosing breast reconstruction group who have gone through the public system. Reconstruction is part of breast cancer treatment and as such is free in the public system. The only thing is depending where you live and the type of cancer treatment needed you may not be able to have an immediate reconstruction and once it becomes delayed there may be a wait time. This is different from state to state and region to region. BCNA are advocating in regards to these wait times at the moment.
Paula
Paula