This is a rather specific question but I'm hoping some Canadians might be able to help us out.
We are from Ontario and Toronto is the only location for HIPEC in Ontario. We've already been referred to Toronto for HIPEC surgery but after the laparoscopic look last week and being told they want to "consult" prior to saying yes/no to surgery we are thinking it might be wise to get a second opinion...and ASAP. He's already been off chemo for 8 weeks in preparation for this surgery so the options are get HIPEC surgery in the next two weeks or start all over on chemo again, hope the cancer doesn't grow, and try again for HIPEC in several months.
I know there are HIPEC centers in Calgary, Montreal and some in the States nearby. Has anyone in Ontario successfully gone out of province or to the states for a second opinion/surgery and had it funded through OHIP? There's no way we can pay out of pocket to have this surgery done elsewhere. I'm hoping that a referral from the Oncologist would be enough but I have no idea.