MRI result says nothing much
After the MRI drama yesterday (I received message on my phone, I ran to private Northshore hospital from my office without knowing where to go nor name of the doctor and very panicked )
I didn't hear anything from my cancer doctor who supposed to call me. Naturally I have been very anxious about outcome. I did not sleep and felt terrible and preparing myself to hear the worst. But maybe it is a usual day for any cancer doctors. I called after 4pm she had gone. So I called the radiologist(he gave me his mobile number yesterday and I’m sure he is now regret that he came me the number) who might have spoken to her about the result. Fortunately I could talk to him. He said he did not find any new thing from MRI, which I think is a little positive news. But he said that the cancer doctor who decide what to be done. I have to wait for my cancer doctor to call tomorrow. I was surprised that MRI which cost $700 is not at all covered even the purpose of it is to look for threatening cancer cells and referred by a specialist. Unexpected out of pocket is piling up and I have to worry about the cost constantly now. If I’d known I’d have chosen public patient in public hospital. I cannot understand that people with private insurance must pay much much more than public patient. We also paid private insurance premium. It really adds up stress unfortunately. I think I have to change to public completely after the 2nd surgery for peace of mind. It will be many doctor appointment, CTscaning, xray, mammography, ultra sound, MRI after the surgery for sure. I can’t even work as much as I have been doing after all… I also received a letter Breast cancer that I am unregistered as I should get referral for mammography etc through GP and specialist in the future as I need more care. I understand but I’m feeling abandoned. It is scary to think the cost for examination in the future …
