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Re: Plastic surgeons in Melbourne
@Wildplaces Thanks for the detailed inputs. Yes even I did not find even a single review of the doctor and hence was worried about his credentials. You are right - he may be really good but there is no source to give me that confidence except that he operates at St. Vincent hospital and he has been referred by my Breast Surgeon (whom we trust and like). To be honest, I am little confused and may ask my breast surgeon for 2nd opinion !!15Views0likes0CommentsPlastic surgeons in Melbourne
I am not able to identify any good source where we can actually get to know the feedback about the Plastic Surgeons. As this is highly skilled and time consuming procedure, I want to make sure that I do thorough check before deciding on the Plastic Surgeon. Ladies (based out of Melbourne), please share the feedback about the Plastic Surgeon you have worked with in the past. What's the name of the Plastic surgeon and whether you would recommend him? Has anyone heard about or worked with Dr Julian Liew and has any inputs on his work?194Views0likes10CommentsOut of pocket expenses for Mastectomy
Good Morning !! Just wanted to check how much are the out of pocket expenses for Single Mastectomy? How much extra Breast Surgeon and Plastic Surgeon charge? I know it will depend on the surgeon however just wanted to get an idea about the range and high level estimates.177Views0likes7CommentsRe: Bilateral mastectomy with lat dorsi reconstruction
kmakm said: I'm having a bi-lateral mastectomy with a DIEP reconstruction in three weeks. I'll say yes you can do it if you say yes I can do it... deal?! :) I got the answer. I just asked the same question over PM :) Did the doctor tell you how many days you might stay at hospital and how much would be the recovery time post surgery?4Views0likes0CommentsRe: Taxol
I have finished with my 12 weekly Taxol chemo cycles 15 days back. My hair, eyebrows and eye lashes are yet to come back. However I still feel very tired and sometimes feel difficulty in breathing during Night. I do get headaches as well on some days !! Just wondering if all this is normal? When will the Chemo side effects disappear and we can expect to be on recovery path? How long it takes for the blood counts to return normal and we regain our Immunity?2Views0likes0CommentsRe: Taxol
Dear All, I had my 11th Weekly Taxol Infusion last Thursday and I am struggling with Pain in my neck, shoulder and upper back. I thought the Pain will go away after few days however I am still experiencing the pain. So far I have taken only Panadol and applied Volitra Gel (external) to get some relief from the Pain but it returns back after few hours. Did anyone else experience the same during Taxol treatment?20Views0likes0CommentsRe: Taxol
@Spiv1803 @Fionap2017 How is your Taxol treatment going on? I finished 4th cycle last Friday and my Eyelashes and Eye brows are thinning :( Has any one else also experienced the same during Taxol? Also are you consulting the doctor every week prior to the Chemo? How about the Blood tests (Which ones and how frequent)?13Views0likes0CommentsRe: Consulting Doctor on completion of Initial treatment
@LucyE , @Afraser , @primek , @irb_03, Thanks for your inputs. So any of them (GP, Oncologist, Breast Surgeon) can refer for Diagnostic tests (Scans - Ultrasound, Mammogram, MRI, PET) and advise any follow up treatment in case needed?6Views0likes0Comments
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