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In October of 2014 I made an appointment with dermatologist for a few dry patches and a dark spot on my forehead. I had 9 Biopsies, 8 of those spots came back Squamous Cell Carcinoma 3 were in the 4th stage.
Surgery started the next week, I had 2 removed surgicially, and the other treated with 6 weeks of radiation.
I have only had 1 of 4 topicial chemotherapy on my face. and it is recommended that the same treatments be done on my arms and legs. Each area must be pre-treated with a prescripton topicial cream for 30 days before the Levulan can be applied. These medications are very expensive and not covered by my insurance, this has caused me to postpone these treatments since December.
I do have insurance and eventhough they paid over $40,000 for surgicial/ non surgicial and another $52,000 for the raidiation treatment, my cost is $2,900 for radiation and $1,200 for the other procedures. Im grateful the radiologist is willing to take payments. The other treatments have to be paid at the time of service.
At the first of the year a $4000 copay is my responsbility, with less than half paid to date.
I still need 11 more biopsies and to get back on my cheomotherapy, since the lapse on this treatment, some of the patches have returned.
I want to thank my friends who have surrounded me supported me, and have encouraged me to ask for help.
Surgery started the next week, I had 2 removed surgicially, and the other treated with 6 weeks of radiation.
I have only had 1 of 4 topicial chemotherapy on my face. and it is recommended that the same treatments be done on my arms and legs. Each area must be pre-treated with a prescripton topicial cream for 30 days before the Levulan can be applied. These medications are very expensive and not covered by my insurance, this has caused me to postpone these treatments since December.
I do have insurance and eventhough they paid over $40,000 for surgicial/ non surgicial and another $52,000 for the raidiation treatment, my cost is $2,900 for radiation and $1,200 for the other procedures. Im grateful the radiologist is willing to take payments. The other treatments have to be paid at the time of service.
At the first of the year a $4000 copay is my responsbility, with less than half paid to date.
I still need 11 more biopsies and to get back on my cheomotherapy, since the lapse on this treatment, some of the patches have returned.
I want to thank my friends who have surrounded me supported me, and have encouraged me to ask for help.
Organizer
Traci Renee LaDuke
Organizer
Spring, TX