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Qualifying for Zephyr valves for emphysema after lung cancer
Lung Health | Last Active: Jul 11, 2022 | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
My doctor checked requirements at his teaching facility, and cancer didn't rule out eligibility. It requires some testing, and forms for approval. I spoke to somebody who manufactures the valves, and was told cancer does not disqualify an applicant. It would be disappointing to be denied after going through the required approval procedure. I don't think you ever know, but I thought others might have had some similar experience. Thanks so much.
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I was very interested in the zephyr valve. I was given a triage appointment. I was very excited as you would expect with level 4 COPD end of life. My wife and I entertained the triage appointment. And this gave me a little bit of Hope that things could maybe be better. As I had done some research on this zephyr valve. I was later giving a response of not being a likely candidate for a zephyr valve. To be honest I was somewhat crushed. So I inquired as far as the reasoning why I was not eligible. To this date I have never received a reason why I was not eligible.
So I guess all the more reason to put my trust fa ith and Hope into a mighty God that we serve. Wishing you all the best