Today I received a bill from the hospital where I received my radiation indicating that on a bill for over $30,000, my insurance paid $1,200 and that I now owe a little over $29,000. What a surprise. Tomorrow I start the investigative processes. I have not received a denial from the insurance company so I am at a loss here.

I recall being told by my oncologist that stress was my worst enemy while I was treated for and recovering from this disease. I wish someone would share that information with the insurance companies.

I'm not too worried - something my dad used to say about blood from a turnip.

Patty


48
SCC Floor of Mouth 7/06
9/06 Surgery, bilateral neck dissection, 58 nodes clear PT2pN0pMx
35 rad 2006
Recurred 6/08, 1 Carboplatin, 1 Cisplatin
Surgery 9/08 - Total glossectomy, free flap from pectoral muscle, left mandible replaced using fibula
35 IMRT & Erbitux 11/08
4/15/09 recurrence
6/1/09 passed away, rest in peace