What would be the expected cost of treatment of breast cancer if mastectomy is needed as the last option?
2006-12-03 06:03:23 · 4 answers · asked by monkp 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
First of all you should have disclosed where you are living and where is the patient, without which any suggestion will not be useful.
From your name I think you are an Indian. so I suggest you to contact Adyar Cancer institute, Chennai where the treatment cost will be comparatively less.
Further there are many organizations they come forward to provide portion of the expenses for poor and deserving cases and you can enquire about this in your area. I got such offer for my wife in Bangalore for getting Chemo medicines and radiation cost, but I have not availed and requested them to help some poor. You can ask the Hospital authorities and they will be able to guide you also. Even the Surgical oncologist show consideration for not charging their fees or by charging less amount. The rotary international and Lions club also help for buying medicine for deserving cases. Please try.
As suggested by some one money should not be stopping you to continue treatment and it has to be done at any cost and you will get help if you approach the right people. Please start the treatment immediately as CANCER IS STILL AN ENIGMA. Best of Luck for speedy recover-
2006-12-03 15:40:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there !
cost of "Mastectomy" will depend on the hospital you choose..
Hospitals like TMH Bombay or Cancer Hospital
Adyar Chennai, will be cheaper ..but nothing will be fast..everything takes its own time...
If you choose private sector hospitals, where the cost factor is bound to be slightly higher, the procedure will be faster and more quality you can get...
Why dont you check up with CMC Vellore, or
Adya cancer hospital, Chennai, or
Apollo Chennai...or
Amrita institute, Cochin..or
SCT Hospita Trivandrum..
Ask for the cost factor and then decide..
Best wishes..
2006-12-03 06:18:16 · answer #2 · answered by suresh k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the USA and you have low income/no insurance etc, and must be treated for Breast or Cervical Cancer, you are covered by The Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Act of 2000. Read more here: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_4X_Financial_Assistance_for_Low_Income_Women_8.asp?rnav=cri
Each state has a different level of funding and participation, but it is clearly information that should be reviewed so you can see what is available in your state.
2006-12-03 08:31:43 · answer #3 · answered by thegirlwholovedbrains 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to M.D. Anderson Cancer center in Houston, Texas / very good hospital!!!!My boss doesn't have to take chemo any more for lung cancer and she was told she only had 3-6 months to live!
2006-12-03 06:15:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why are you concerned about cost when it come to your health and life?
2006-12-03 06:06:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋