Hi I'm in northern nsw and I was diagnosed with cancerous tumour on the 13 th August 2013 , after a barrage of tests and scans I had surgery on the 5 th Sept , I had a urologist surgeon , I went as a public patient and can't fault the public system at all. The care and post op care was fantastic . I could of gone private and pay as I go system as I have no cover but even the surgeon said it wasn't worth it as I would be out of pocket thousands do dollars. Going public cost me nothing Good luck ... View more