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Nanoknife for pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Nov 17 1:28pm | Replies (47)
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@onlyjane

Hi, my husband was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. We are waiting for biopsies now and an appointment with Dr. Carlos Chan. We want to see if he qualifies for Nano Knife. Can you tell me more and how are you doing now? And the cost? I heard insurance does not cover it. Thank you for all the info you can give us.

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tiffboss | @tiffboss | Nov 1 2:07pm

Hi! It has been about a year and a half since my surgery, and I can happily report that I feel great! I really don’t have any cancer related issues, and believe me, I know how lucky I am. I’ve been very impressed by Dr. Chan, and the care I’ve received from U of I hospitals and clinics.
My insurance covered all of the costs for the nanoknife and gastrojejunostomy. I didn’t ever see a bill, but an explanation of benefits indicated it to be around $120k, but you should definitely verify that for yourself. I have blue cross/blue shield.
I have scans and bloodwork every 3 months. The scans continue to look good, and my CA 19-9 has been holding steady around 17.
Best of luck to you!! If you have any questions I can answer, don’t hesitate to ask!

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