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    • August 8, 2019 at 1:09 am
    MelanomaMike
    Participant
    Hi Family, hope you all are doing good or atleast Stable!
    Well, im just gunna focus on Dr. Jang & his team out in Bum Phuct Egypt, i mean Riverside (here in California).
    I really hate to announce this that Dr Hamids office of coordinators have STILL not returned my repeated calls after me being told they would! They know my situation of not having “their” form of Insurance & i asked for a simple consultation and they rambled off 3 or 4 different “Cash” prices, $750 (with a first time discount of 40% which is $450 and the other 2 prices that excludes the 40% discount so i said quote:: Jasmin, im at a possible end here, my Kaiser oncologist believes i may have less then a year if i dont find a good treatment that works this time, im desperately needing to see Dr Hamid for his Melanoma expertise, im willing to make payments, and get my insurance straightened around to your liking, She said she understands and shell speak with Dr. Hamid, this was last Friday Aug 2nd, and still no reply, iv left 2 messages and im Done! I get it, No Money No Honey thats fine, im focused on Dr. Jang and his team now, Aug 15th is next week im approaching with an open mind at this point, lets hear what this onco has to offer….Im done with the whole stressing to see Hamid, and besides, iv been speaking with Jasmin now for over a month, calling her periodicly to give her the latest scoop on gettin a Referral out of Kaiser (which was Denied) she has my phone number, she knows my situation! Not once has she tried to pull strings or work with me to get a consult! Im DONE!…..Love ya guys…
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      • August 8, 2019 at 5:45 am
      MarkR
      Participant
      At the end of the day Mike decisions like this have to be made by you alone. If this is what you are comfortable with then go for it and if you don’t like what Dr Jangs team says next week you can always try to Re-engage with Hamid’s office. I’ve been through similar situations but not as bad and that stress almost beats the melanoma and that’s what you need right now. Hope all goes well next week
      Best Wishes
      Mark
      • August 8, 2019 at 10:59 am
      Bubbles
      Participant
      I agree with Mark. You gotta do what you gotta do!!! Hopefully Jang will put a reasonable plan in place for you – either way – you can go from there. So sorry that just attaining care has been such a nightmare for you!! Hang in there! love, c
      • August 8, 2019 at 1:45 pm
      gopher38
      Participant
      Good to pursue what you think is going to be best, but I’m sure all the docs are smart, and I’m also sure none of them has a magic wand all their own. I believe their are differences, but I’m sure your team is caring and will do their best for you. Try to stay positive (I’m good at saying that, not so good at doing that sometimes myself).
      • August 9, 2019 at 2:09 am
      slholmdahl
      Participant
      Mike, I’m so sorry you have to go through all that has transpired. I think you know my opinion of KP, but that said their specialists can be the best in their field.

      I hope they put together a plan you are comfortable with and works for you.

      You can appeal the denial of your referral. In my experience it takes three appeals to get their attention. I hope it is not necessary but you do have that option in the future.

        • August 9, 2019 at 2:23 am
        slholmdahl
        Participant
        You are in my thoughts.

        Sue

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