ibyhousz
07-24-09, 12:06 PM
I am looking for something to support that an RPLND is needed within X number of days of completing chemo. I feel like time is running out. I was told 4-6 weeks but can't get anything in writing from my Dr's. I need to try to push my insurance company to approve surgery at Sloan with Dr. Sheinfeld who can get me in within days. They are currently giving me the run around and want to to visit more local surgeons because my plan only allows in network Dr's unless I can prove the out of network Dr. can provide service that is materially different and that the out of network service is more clinically beneficial. They have already denied my appeal so now I am hoping to leverage the timing issues. Hoping to prove I need it done right away as apposed to waiting longer.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Diagnosed 3/28/2009 Stage 3 high risk spread to both lungs, right retroperitonial ln, and supraclavicular ln. Beta hcg 389,000+
Right radical orchiectomy and left supraclavicular lymph node biopsy
Chemo - 4xVIP March 30 through June 5
Currently planning for RPLND and possibly lung surgery as well (fun, fun, fun :)
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Diagnosed 3/28/2009 Stage 3 high risk spread to both lungs, right retroperitonial ln, and supraclavicular ln. Beta hcg 389,000+
Right radical orchiectomy and left supraclavicular lymph node biopsy
Chemo - 4xVIP March 30 through June 5
Currently planning for RPLND and possibly lung surgery as well (fun, fun, fun :)