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Lung Cancer | Last Active: Aug 24, 2022 | Replies (24)
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We waited 6 months for OHSU in Portland to do a special type of PET scan for my husband. Then it took less than a week for our amazing doctor have him started on radiation for high grade prostrate cancer. If I had not continued to call for updates, I think we would still be waiting.
The wait times locally are “don’t call us, we’ll call you” for pretty much anything.
Are any of you trying the squeaky wheel technique? How is it working?
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Chris- I do, when needed! After a while, they are so sick of hearing my voice that they give me what I want!
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The squeaky wheel technique is the only technique as far as I am concerned. However, from various comments, it sounds like it depends on where one lives, insurance and provider. I have original Medicare with good Medigap policy. I can self-refer as long as the provider takes Medicare. I went from first chest x-ray at Urgent Care to actual lung surgery in 7 weeks with Thanksgiving and Christmas in-between. The Medicare Advantage policies restrict people to a network which may lack the right kind of expertise and require referral to see even a Specialist within their own network.