It's back and I'm bummed, pissed with a bit of whining thrown in
I'm so bummed, I had hoped the HIPEC would take care of the cancer, but no, the **** came back. To make matters worse, I get the news via email (per my request) on Friday afternoon so I've had all weekend to stew about it without being able to even make a Dr. appt. I had to fight big time with my HMO to get anything other than chemo last time, as it's not curative so the HMO didn't want to put out for it. Now the surgeon (not the one who did the HIPEC surgery) is suggesting chemo, I want surgery. So now the fight starts anew. Since the surgeon suggesting chemo is chief of surgery, I'm wondering how I can even get a second opinion from my HMO.
At least talking to my Mother-in-law, she suggested emailing the HIPEC doc for her opinion, which I will do today. Been up since 4 am thinking about this and just can't get back to sleep. Sorry to dump on you all, but had to get it out. Believe me the fight isn't over yet, I'm just hating having to fight yet again. Traci
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So sorry for your news
It is bad enough having to fight cancer without having to fight insurance too.
I am hoping that you and your doc can come to agreement on best treatment for you. Let's pray that even though they didn't want to do surgery before, they will do it now if that is what should be done.
Is there some board which allows you to challenge the decision of the surgeon if need be?
While it would be out of pocket, perhaps it would be worth seeing an independent surgeon for a second opinion. If that doc could define why surgery is best option, perhaps it would help your case with HMO.
Best wishes and prayers for you Traci as you continue your fight.
Marie who loves kitties0 -
thanks!Lovekitties said:So sorry for your news
It is bad enough having to fight cancer without having to fight insurance too.
I am hoping that you and your doc can come to agreement on best treatment for you. Let's pray that even though they didn't want to do surgery before, they will do it now if that is what should be done.
Is there some board which allows you to challenge the decision of the surgeon if need be?
While it would be out of pocket, perhaps it would be worth seeing an independent surgeon for a second opinion. If that doc could define why surgery is best option, perhaps it would help your case with HMO.
Best wishes and prayers for you Traci as you continue your fight.
Marie who loves kitties
Thanks for your thoughts and I love kitties too. In fact, I have one on my lap as I'm typing. he's purring away.0 -
TraciAnneCan said:Traci
I am so sorry you are going through this. I hope you get good outcome, + please keep us update.
well that just stinks the big time!!! so sorry Traci you have to do it again....but here you go girl Know what you mean about surgery....I feel that way too....like to get the surgery and then do some chemo....
best of thoughts with you Traci.....
maggie0 -
Traci:
I'm sorry you have to deal with this all over again. Thats the nature of this disease, it tends to recur in many patients.
Come on the board and vent all you want. The patients and caregivers on the board understand that you are sick and tired of fighting but Traci, you have done it before and you can and will do it again.
Take care and let us know what the docs are saying.
Tina0
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