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Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 20 | There is a place called Treatment Centers Of America, they told me that the one in IL would take me insurance. It's a three day visit, it's far from home. I do t know if I want to keep going back and forth for treatments. My husband bas to work to support us here. Anyhow heard of them ?
And when do you stop waking up every am with dread? I almost hate waking up:(
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KimberlyAnn first diagnosed 3/31/2014
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Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 20 | I guess I will see how Thursday goes and what he finds out. I just feel so numb still. I have little faith and can't stop crying. I hope it gets easier. As I am weak. I try to be strong. Thanks for reading. Please pray for me, I feel depressed. Thank you . Kimberly
KimberlyAnn first diagnosed 3/31/2014
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Treatment Centers is NOT a CCC. They are a for profit center that has been known to turn away complicated cases in order to keep their "cured" numbers higher. When checking the lists of top treatment places, that 'hospital' is not on any top list, that should raise some red flags. Below is a list of comprehensive cancer centers (CCC). Those are the countries top hospitals to treat cancer. They use a team based approach where all the specialists get together so everyone is on the same page. If you cant get to a CCC, there is also a list of the top US hospitals. Look for a teaching hospital or university hospital. CCC list US News Best Hospitals List
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Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 20 | Hugs Christine;) you just saved me a lot of turmoil!
Upmc is rated 25. So I believe that is where I will stay;) ctca
told met insurance would cover most but 6000 or so.
I rather be in my own hometown anyhow;)
Bless you and thank you;)
Kbey
KimberlyAnn first diagnosed 3/31/2014
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