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I share a  work space with another RN, she is only 23 years old, married just a year, cute as a bug!  In December she felt a lump in in lower abdomen, had a MRI, it was a "fibroid tumor" needed to be removed.  The plan was to remove the tumor, spare the uterus and everything would be fine.  Well she had her surgery today, the tumor was cancer and she had to have a hysterectomy (she does not have children).  She will have to chemo and radiation.  My heart is just breaking, I feel like she is one of my kids.  Her name is Melissa if you could remember her in your prayers.  AND I called the insurance company today, I was denied, not sure why yet, she said it would be explained in a letter.  I am sure it is just lack of documentation or something but I have to say its not been a good day! 

Dawn H.

Dawn I am really sorry to hear about your friend and co worker Melissa.  I will add her to my prayer list.  As far as your denial goes, you seem to be on top of things so I am sure it will be a missing paper or something that can be easily fixed.  Hang in there and keep your chin up.

Jeannie

Dawn, we will certainly be praying for Melissa and her husband.  As for your denial... its is just a bump in the road... not the end of it.  One of my best friends was denied a couple times before she finally got her appeal to go thru.  So work closely with your doc's office.  They know what to do.

I will be praying for you too.

Huge hugs,
Tracy

Hi Dawn,
My heart just breaks for Melissa. I will definately keep her in my heart & prayers. My daughter had a similar thing happen when she was 23. She now has a 25 yr. old son, who she became Mom to at 3 yrs. of age. Let her know I am thinking of her & her hubby. If I can be of any help/comfort to her, pass on my name & email addy, ok?

Now, you keep on trying, fight for your surgery. I was denied, & had to resubmit everything again- even had to change Drs. because the first one went Homopatic & wouldn't submit all the necessary paperwork- so stay strong & don't give up!! Go to the Support Groups, get documentation, & do all you need to.  I am here for you- pm. me if you want to chat,'k? 

Hey Dawn,

I'm sorry to hear about your coworker. That would be hard to deal with at any age, but probably especially before having children.

About your denial... all I gotta say is appeal. Jump through the hoops. It's worth it.

Sweetie
Im so sorry about Melissa.
She will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dont give up fight ,its a long hard road but its worth it in the end...

Dawn, sorry to hear about your friend Melissa, she will be in our prayers. 

Keep appealing the insurance company, good things are worth fighting for.

Thanks everyone for your support.  I will usdate everyone when I get the letter with the reason(s).  Dawn H