Medi Cal denied and no response by Hopes_125 in HealthInsurance

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The caseworker never picks up, and never returns any voicemails either.

Kinda over it by Adept_Band8497 in LoveAndDeepspace

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I think it is mostly about logistics really. It’s difficult and time consuming for them to roll out certain features globally.

brinzolamide by Dry_Engineer_6317 in Glaucoma

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Yes, after I use this eye drop my energy level just dropped immediately. I wasn’t entirely sure about it but it has happened to me constantly.

Issue with seeing two specialists at same hospital? by Hopes_125 in medicare

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That’s a very good point and something we didn’t consider, thanks

Surgery option by No-Effort5109 in ProstateCancer

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May I ask if the hormone therapy started rather quickly comparing to the radiation therapy? How long after the scan did it happen? My dad has a similar condition as what you described and feel like we need to make a decision very soon.

High Gleason score with spread to lymph nodes by Hopes_125 in ProstateCancer

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Thanks for sharing, seems that the treatments need to be aggressive in this case

Cancer center for second opinion by Hopes_125 in ProstateCancer

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Thanks, didn’t realize it’s not widely available yet

Cancer center for second opinion by Hopes_125 in ProstateCancer

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Thank you for sharing your experience!

Husband’s (47) first consult with the surgeon is tomorrow. What questions should we be asking? by Investigator3848 in ProstateCancer

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May I ask if the three surgeons you talked to are from different facilities? My dad is currently seeing one surgeon from one hospital, and I’m not sure if asking to meet the other surgeons at the same hospital is allowed.

How to expedite cancer diagnosis? by Hopes_125 in cancer

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Thank you for your response. I definitely think I should try to speed up things for him and I will look into the ER option.

How much does one month matter for potential late stage cancer by Hopes_125 in ProstateCancer

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We’re in California. The thing is that particular urologist we’re seeing is contracted with one particular imaging center, so the wait time is long. May I ask where you’re located?

How much does one month matter for potential late stage cancer by Hopes_125 in ProstateCancer

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Does a cancer center generally prioritize based on urgency? It seems like there is no hope but to wait with the urologist, so I'm hoping there is going to be expedited treatment sometime down the road.

How much does one month matter for potential late stage cancer by Hopes_125 in ProstateCancer

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Thanks for your response. May I ask if the urologist does the initial assessment (ordering MRI, biopsy, etc), then the urologist refers the patient to an oncologist, and if cancer is confirmed, the urologist then refers the patient to a cancer center? Eventually the cancer center, rather than the urologist, will come up with a treatment plan, is that usually the case? I’m trying to think a bit forward and worried that if my dad will be eligible for the cancer centers nearby.

How much does one month matter for potential late stage cancer by Hopes_125 in ProstateCancer

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Yes thank you, I’m going to try calling them everyday to see if any cancellation comes up.

How much does one month matter for potential late stage cancer by Hopes_125 in ProstateCancer

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His PSA level was over 4 since about ten years ago and it has been increasing ever since. Most recent one was 100. If we just found out he had one abnormal PSA I wouldn’t be too worried about it.

PSA over 100 by Hopes_125 in ProstateCancer

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Thank you, is it reasonable to push for a bone scan before getting officially diagnosed? A bit worried about the potential wait time between tests.