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I had a mastectomy of the right Breast with a DIEP reconstruction at the same time. A year later, I had a follow-up operation to adjust the size and symmetry of the breast. The skin flap was removed as well. My insurance, Axa (with which I was insured fully for cancer cover), didn't want to cover the cost because they…
Hi everyone, I am a 2 time survivor In 2003 I had a lumpectomy, radiation, chemo and aromatase inhibitor for 10 years. Recurrence in 2012 in same left breast and opted for masc with reconstruction ( I had lost my husband a month later so wasn’t thinking too clearly) Anyways now finally looking for symmetry. Having a…
Financial Toxicity and Breast Cancer: How Doctors Can Help Dr. Fumiko Chino offers advice and suggestions on how to navigate financial difficulties. Jun 3, 2025 At the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting Fumiko Chino, MD, summarized her presentation on how doctors can help the people they care…
hi everyone. I am struggling to make a decision. History: Started HRT in mid 2023 due to horrific menopause affecting my home and work life. Have been losing weight, assumed stress related and being on Trulicity for years. (Slow weight loss over the years until this last year). Noticed changes in my “more innie than outie”…
I am in the process of looking for a new job. I’m not sure how to address my diagnosis… 1. I need to know if they will be able to work around all of my dr appts. My current employer has been great about that, but I’ve been here for 9 yrs. 2. If they do hire me, I don’t want them to feel that I was dishonest if I don’t…
My mom's psychiatrist is paying off his patient's medical debt if he sees them struggling. He was just nominated to win 10K that he is putting toward seeing patients FOR FREE and paying off the medical debt of patients that were laid off due to the pandemic. Can't believe this man's heart. you can read more about his story…
Biomarker Testing Laws: How Are They Helping? Float RightMediumAccessibilityDelete Jan 24, 2025 Joanna Doran explains new laws aimed at providing more comprehensive insurance coverage for biomarker testing. In cancer, biomarkers are features of the tumor, such as a genetic mutation or the presence of a certain protein.…
Wondering if anyone has experience getting a wig aka "cranial prosthesis" through Medicare. My doctor tells me it has been submitted but something is keeping it from getting to Medicare. Any ideas? I keep pestering the doc admin and they keep trying, but not having any luck (since July 22). Odd because they said they can…
I am a veteran with PTSD who had a bilateral mastectomy in 2020. I have not had health insurance or care for about 3 years, since the VA is not trustworthy, and it lost my community care case referral (out to a community facility, since the VA itself lacks breast cancer resources where I was). I am also now bankrupted.…
I started a new job and then was diagnosed with stage1 breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy and oncoplastic reduction, and weeks of radiation still to do. My employer let me go a week after the reduction because I wasn't sure when I could return to full capacity. It's a small company. I guess I'm looking for insight and…
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