Surgery to cut out a cancerous growth of the breast (lumpectomy). You may need an ultrasound or mammogram on the day of surgery to help the surgeon find your tumour, if they cannot feel a lump. The whole tissue is sent for testing (biopsy).
Patient journey
Before procedure
Before their Excision of breast tumour/lumpectomy (cancerous), patients typically received the following service(s) which may incur separate fees and costs. The timing and need for these services will depend on your own situation.
Diagnostic imaging
Pathology tests
Specialist appointment
Before seeing a specialist
If you and your doctor agree on a specialist, your doctor will write a referral to that specialist. You can also talk to your doctor or insurer about other options. This can include getting an open referral(opens in new tab).
The guide to costs page can help you understand what may happen when you visit a specialist and avoid unexpected out-of-pocket costs. Ask a specialist how much an initial appointment will cost.
When seeing a specialist
At your initial appointment, you should receive a customised quote from your specialist. It should detail your specialist’s fees and any out-of-pocket costs you might have to pay for this procedure. Additional fees may be charged based on further investigations and your circumstances.
There should be no extra administrative, booking, or hidden costs applied.
