Is approval needed for a second mastectomy

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Mantra
Mantra Member Posts: 968
edited June 2014 in Canadians Affected by Breast Cancer
Is approval needed for a second mastectomy
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  • Mantra
    Mantra Member Posts: 968
    edited October 2009

    I had a left breast mastectomy in Sept (DCIS, high grade, er/pr -, comedo necrosis etc). I have decided I want to have my right breast removed even though at this point, it appears to be healthy. I can't have an MRI because of tissue expanders. Can anyone tell me if the gov't has any requirements in order to have this covered under OHIP? I have had genetic testing . .  still waiting for results. Regardless, I want to have it removed. I'm just not sure if OHIP has requirements before they will pay for the mastectomy and reconstruction.

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  • mumito
    mumito Member Posts: 4,562
    edited November 2009

    Just ask the same surgeon to remove the other.Thats all I did and it was all covered.

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  • crazy4carrots
    crazy4carrots Member Posts: 5,324
    edited November 2009

    Mantra, I'm sure Mumayan is right.  After all, if OHIP will pay for a cosmetic breast lift, in order to match the reconstructed one, I can't see why it wouldn't also cover a proph mx and recon.  It's a whole lot cheaper than covering the cost of surgery/chemo/rads if cancer ever pops up the "good" breast.  BTW, I've been thinking of doing the same thing, and then having recon on both.....

    Linda

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