My wife has metastatic lung cancer. She had many tests and is on the drug Tagrisso (Osimertinib). She has had three targeted radiation treatments for small brain tumors. Now, the doctors would like to perform targeted radiation on the central mass in her lung. There have been preauthorization requirements every step of the way, causing considerable cumulative delay. Now, she is waiting for preauthorization for the targeted radiation treatment for the mass in her lung. It has been 12 days, and the treatment has been delayed twice. The insurance company just says, "they have 15 days." So, they are basically delaying treatment, because they can.
David H., Colorado