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How can I find out about a second opinion in my state

April 2, 2024
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Members rallied around someone in Illinois dealing with high anxiety while searching for a second opinion covered by BCBSIL insurance,... Read more

Members rallied around someone in Illinois dealing with high anxiety while searching for a second opinion covered by BCBSIL insurance, offering a range of helpful options. Several members recommended Northwestern Memorial Hospital as a top cancer center in Illinois, City of Hope in Zion, and teaching hospitals, while others suggested Memorial Sloan Kettering's telehealth second opinion service as a way to avoid travel. A recurring theme was using insurance apps like Blue Care Advisor, reviewing doctors' backgrounds on hospital websites, and leaning on community support to take that next step.

A MyLungCancerTeam Member

My anxiety is the same... called Roswell in Buffalo for a second opinion today

April 3, 2024
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Does it have to be on your State? Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York City does second opinion Teledoc Visits. You don't have to travel. With your HIPPA Release forms, signed by you online. They will receive all the information regarding your diagnosis, care, Etc. Review everything and then schedule an appointment with you online, a virtual visit either on your computer, cell phone, tablet, Etc I recommend you contact them via googling Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer treatment center New York City. The phone number will be there and they will guide you towards who you need to talk to to get the ball rolling. Love and hugs.

April 3, 2024
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is the best cancer treatment center in your state. I personally had to travel 700 miles round trip to get to the best in my state. I had to stay in hotels, sometimes fly on a plane; however, I spent my life in cancer research, so I knew I had to go to what is call a Cancer Center of Excellence. The best Doctors want to work in these places, and they have the best labs, operating rooms and scanning equipment. US News and World Reports does an annual survey published annually. ASCO is the American Society of Clinical Oncology, they published Best Treatment Guidelines and update those annually. ASCO has its annual meeting in Chicago every year. You live in a great state.
Mickeyfin

April 2, 2024
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

I hear you one the insurance. They can be very stubborn about second opinions and where you can get them.

April 6, 2024
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

They don't take my insurance

April 6, 2024

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