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Has anyone tried Histotripsy? My husband that has Cholangiocarcinoma since Dec 2023 will be having the Histotripsy procedure. It is new in our area and seems to be the best non-invasive option. The problem is our insurance won’t pay for it, and it is around a $17,000 procedure plus other expenses. We are looking for ways to help with some of the finances for it, but it has been a struggle to find. We will go into debt to have it done, but if anyone knows of any grants or other financial options, please share. We did try for financial assistance but don’t qualify.

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@reachingout, you may wish to check out these discussions related to histotripsy:
- Anyone heard about Histotripsy for liver NETs?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/histotripsy/
- Has anyone out there tried Histotripsy for tumors in the liver?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/histotripsy-1/
Have you talked to an oncology social worker? They can often help find and apply for financial assistance for treatment. Learn more in this blog post:

- How an Oncology Social Worker Can Help https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/cancer-education-center/newsfeed-post/how-an-oncology-social-worker-can-help/