A very close friend was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. You should know it is in the lymph nodes. She had tests completed, but we were not able to get the results for one reason or another. Then the physician left the country and went back to India for personal reasons. Nurses stated they could not provide us with any information and we needed to wait for Dr to come back. My friend just received a call Sunday evening from the physician stating that he wants her in for more tests (one is a "pet scan") because her test results showed she may have a spot on one lung and on her liver. We live in the Cleveland, Ohio area. I do not want to stay in her current network for this opinion given the above. The Cleveland Clinics is the best. Do you have any idea how we can get this diagnosis out of network? Standard cost for 2nd diagnosis? Any support groups that will help? I've searched internet and sent emails. Time is of the essence. In advance, THANK YOU FOR ANY GUIDANCE!!!!
2007-02-12 08:15:41 · 6 answers · asked by Amy C 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
I'm sure the Cleveland Clinic will have something set up for situations like this...
Here is the link for second opinion info- it can even be done over the phone!
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/gps/secure/appts.htm
Also, John Hopkins has a second opinion program:
http://www.hopkinsbreastcenter.org/services/patient_care/services.shtml
Their website is an excellent resource.
Lastly,
The OSU James Cancer Center in Columbus is excellent... Dr. Charles Shapiro runs the breast cancer division.
http://www.jamesline.com/
Good luck-
2007-02-12 09:19:07 · answer #1 · answered by Not so looney afterall 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only thing she can do is to call her insurance company to see if they will cover anything on an out-of-network second opinion.
If not, she is going to have to cover the bill. In this case....there should be no question or doubt. She HAS to get another opinion. Yes, the Cleveland Clinic is wonderful. Get her there. Now.
2007-02-12 08:20:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the American Cancer Society! Your friend should have been 'scheduled for surgery' as soon as the 'cancer' was discovered, and every minute she 'waits' it is spreading inside her. The 'cost' shouldn't 'count' ... it is your friend's LIFE that is on the line. If 'necessary' you could call the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle Washington for help ... but GET HELP IMMEDIATELY!
2007-02-12 08:29:36 · answer #3 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that time is critical. Make as many phone calls as possible to above mentioned, MD Anderson, Susan G Komen org., etc. for guidance until you get someone to take action immediately. God Bless & help her with this fight.
2007-02-12 09:23:34 · answer #4 · answered by COblonde 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-12 14:51:26 · answer #5 · answered by Bruce 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sorry to hear that i feel realy sorry try to perk her up and take her to the realy for life and let her talk to other people that have that problem
2007-02-12 08:19:36 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋