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I think you should call Cancer Treatment Centers of America and see if you can get an appt. with them for a second opinion. I went there after my rad. onc. here would only rad. my spine and not my mediastynime which also had mets. Their phone number is 800.577.1255. They have the latest equipment there, including a tomotherepy rad. unit which targets just the tumor and very little surrounding tissue. It has a ct scan on board to scan before every treatment.
They would be able to let you know if your insurance is accepted. They will fly you and support person out and supply all your meals. You would have to pay for lodging. If you decide to have treatment there, they have a place called "Guest Quarters" which you can stay at a resonable cost. They also have a group you can write to for additional money to pay for non-insurance covered expences. I think it cost me about 600.00 to stay there for 6 weeks.
I hope this is of some help with you. God Bless You. Lu Ann
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