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Biopsy results

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    • August 28, 2012 at 7:36 pm
    mama1960
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    Needle biopsy on lymph node in right groin came back positive. i have appointment with surgeon in Thursday to discuss lymph node dissection. Oncologist says we will follow up with radiation. So it's official….I'm stage 3. I have been looking at threads regarding the dissection, and it looks doable. if any one has anything to add, please jump in.

    Needle biopsy on lymph node in right groin came back positive. i have appointment with surgeon in Thursday to discuss lymph node dissection. Oncologist says we will follow up with radiation. So it's official….I'm stage 3. I have been looking at threads regarding the dissection, and it looks doable. if any one has anything to add, please jump in.

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      • August 28, 2012 at 7:40 pm
      mama1960
      Participant

      Also, Braff positive, but insurance won't pay until stage 4.

        • August 28, 2012 at 7:58 pm
        LynnLuc
        Participant

        If you get into a clinicial trial using a combination of Zelboraf and MEK your insurance might not be billed for it…

        • August 28, 2012 at 8:00 pm
        LynnLuc
        Participant

        why are some of the words that I type now linked? That's not a good thing…

        • August 28, 2012 at 8:00 pm
        LynnLuc
        Participant

        why are some of the words that I type now linked? That's not a good thing…

        • August 28, 2012 at 8:00 pm
        LynnLuc
        Participant

        why are some of the words that I type now linked? That's not a good thing…

        • August 28, 2012 at 7:58 pm
        LynnLuc
        Participant

        If you get into a clinicial trial using a combination of Zelboraf and MEK your insurance might not be billed for it…

        • August 28, 2012 at 7:58 pm
        LynnLuc
        Participant

        If you get into a clinicial trial using a combination of Zelboraf and MEK your insurance might not be billed for it…

        • August 29, 2012 at 5:26 pm
        NYKaren
        Participant

        Have you tried appealing to the Insurance company?  I would definatley have my doctor write an appeal letter.

        karen

        • August 29, 2012 at 5:26 pm
        NYKaren
        Participant

        Have you tried appealing to the Insurance company?  I would definatley have my doctor write an appeal letter.

        karen

        • August 29, 2012 at 5:26 pm
        NYKaren
        Participant

        Have you tried appealing to the Insurance company?  I would definatley have my doctor write an appeal letter.

        karen

      • August 28, 2012 at 7:40 pm
      mama1960
      Participant

      Also, Braff positive, but insurance won't pay until stage 4.

      • August 28, 2012 at 7:40 pm
      mama1960
      Participant

      Also, Braff positive, but insurance won't pay until stage 4.

      • August 29, 2012 at 1:44 am
      awillett1991
      Participant
      Doable, but rough. Ask how many lymph nodes, exactly from where, how many drains, ask about lymphadema. Also, I think some places are trying a minimally invasive technique just recently. Definitely ask about that. Best of luck!!
        • August 29, 2012 at 1:10 pm
        mama1960
        Participant

        Thanks for the suggestions….I will ask a lot of questions!

        • August 29, 2012 at 1:10 pm
        mama1960
        Participant

        Thanks for the suggestions….I will ask a lot of questions!

        • August 29, 2012 at 1:10 pm
        mama1960
        Participant

        Thanks for the suggestions….I will ask a lot of questions!

      • August 29, 2012 at 1:44 am
      awillett1991
      Participant
      Doable, but rough. Ask how many lymph nodes, exactly from where, how many drains, ask about lymphadema. Also, I think some places are trying a minimally invasive technique just recently. Definitely ask about that. Best of luck!!
      • August 29, 2012 at 1:44 am
      awillett1991
      Participant
      Doable, but rough. Ask how many lymph nodes, exactly from where, how many drains, ask about lymphadema. Also, I think some places are trying a minimally invasive technique just recently. Definitely ask about that. Best of luck!!
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