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I have a minimum eleven meningiomas is this normal?

Brain Tumor | Last Active: Sep 18 1:26am | Replies (29)

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@elisabeth007

as a former Medicare fraud investigator, i can tell you the “economics/policies” of health care and healthcare policies don’t make it feasible to have an MRI unless “it’s medically necessary”. i just looked at the billed price of my May 2024 brain/orbital MRI done
in an academic hospital setting—almost $17,000

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Wow,that’s a huge cost!
Although we have the NHS here and we are fortunate not to have
to pay, it’s still a very good point that I wouldn’t have been sent for another MRI unless medically necessary.
Because of your forum, I’ve now found similar brain tumour support
sites here in the UK. I don’t know yet how helpful they will be but I no
longer feel alone and thanks to your members replies you’ve helped me to ask important questions, be my own advocate, maybe get second opinions and also take a family member with me at my next appointment. Also,not to accept waiting for months on end before I get seen. Your site is invaluable, thank you all, and I pray for everyone on here 🙏