Postby tminor5 » Thu Aug 16, 2018 5:22 pm
So with everything my husband has been going through I have decided to get all my scans and stuff done that hasn't been done in a long time. Colon Cancer runs in my family. My mom's dad had it at 50 and they have found polyps in my mom. So I get the recommendation from the doctor to get a colonoscopy done. Had it all scheduled and they called today to tell me what our insurance said. I don't even know if my husband's work realizes they did this (they do now) They have it set as preventative/routine colonoscopy FROM 50. That means that even with a family history you can't get one until your 50. I would have to pay out of pocket, oh and it doesn't go to deductible, out-of-pocket or anything. With all my husband's crap and stuff we can't afford that. If I was 50 it would be covered 100%. Needless to say he's letting his HR know that the way they did the policy made it that even with a family history you can't get a colonoscopy until your 50. I still have 5 1/2 years till then. I do have to say the doctor office was baffled as to why they would've set it up that way. But then again this is the same place that everyone things they have short-term disability until they need it then realize its work related only. Sorry for the vent, I had to say how frustrated I was somewhere.
DH DX at 46 pT4a,pN1a CEA 1.6
5/25/18 ER bowel obstruction
5/26/18 Colonoscopy couldn't insert stint
5/27/18 Surgery removed 18", not seen on any near by organs, colostomy due to infection
6/25/18 1st FOLFOX (12 cycles)
11/26/18 Last chemo
12/17/18 Colonoscopy clear
3/29/19 Colostomy takedown (temp illeo because of scaring)
5/23/19 Scan (sm node lung believe scar tissue)
6/20-7/25-8/9-8/20-9/5-9/26 Colon stretch for illeo takedown
10/3/19 Scan (node same)
10/25/19 Ileo takedown