Help Me Please!

Want2nurse

Im 28, Newly Diagnosed in February, I have the option to take both breast, I'm ready for surgery but my Insurance is taking its time, Is there anything I can do??? I've called! I've wrote a letter! My Doctor even called. They said we had to wait for authorization. I'm going crazy here...

funthing42

First thing everyone will tell you is not to worry.

It is true breast cancer doesn't happen over night. Get many opions. Go to the best and if you cannot go to the best seek more opinions. 3-4. Know what your dealing with study your pathology reports and get copies of the slides for your other appointments.

It's very fing scary but try to relax. Try to go old school read the success stories that resembles your dx. Do the best you can Regret is sometimes worse than cancer.

Ask that your dx be taken to a tumor board where many doctors look at your dx.

I hope this helped.

My younger sister had it before me and she is doing amazing.

vbishop

Want2Nurse -

Sorry you find yourself here. I hope I can help.

(1) Contact your insurance company and ask to speak to a manager. Find out what is taking so long in approving the treatment. Ask if there is anything you or your doctor can do to help. It is possible that they are concerned about the BMX (removing both breasts) as the medical community are shying away from that, where possible. However, also note that BMX is the recommended treatment for some cancers. Maybe they prefer that you get a second opinion.

(2) If that doesn't help, contact your state insurance regulating body and ask for their advice. Many times they will make a call on your behalf. Trust me, insurance companies do not want the state regulating body in their business, so this may prompt your insurance company to at least fill you in on what's going on and why.

If you are so inclined, you do have time for a second opinion. It all depends on you and how comfortable you feel about your team (surgeon, oncologist, etc). If, however, you've only seen the surgeon and have not consulted with an oncologist, I urge you to schedule an appointment with an oncologist as soon as possible. Technically, these doctors are the ones that "drive the bus" on your treatment. The surgeon can recommend specific treatment, but you should discuss with the oncologist before its set in stone.

Make sense? Don't hesitate to PM me if you have questions.