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    06/30/2008 06:48
    ladybowling 
    06/30/2008 06:48
    ladybowling      		Radiotherapy - funding by PCT (UK)

    My GP wants to refer me to Poole for radiotherapy for early-stage Dupuytrens, but the Primary Care Trust has refused funding. Does anyone know how to successfully appeal? Time is short, as I understand the radiotherapy has to be done in the early stages to be successful in stopping the condition.
    Also, does anyone know costs in various countries for the radiotherapy?
    06/30/2008 10:31
    philwaite 
    06/30/2008 10:31
    philwaite      		Re: Radiotherapy - funding by PCT (UK)

    Try contacting Poole directly yourself.
    As in my case, they may just offer to take you without funding from your local authority.
    Call 01202 442690 - Office of Dr TD Goode.

    Also consider looking through earlier discussion threads on this site e.g.
    http://www.dupuytren-online.info/Forum_E...php?board=0&;thema=292&page=1#0
    06/30/2008 10:39
    ladybowling 
    06/30/2008 10:39
    ladybowling      		Re: Radiotherapy - funding by PCT (UK)

    Many thanks, Phil - you've made my day!
    Was your treatment successful? I know of several who have had surgical treatment, but no-one for radiotherapy. Would love to hear your experience.
    06/30/2008 10:40
    philwaite 
    06/30/2008 10:40
    philwaite      		Re: Radiotherapy - funding by PCT (UK)

    Try this link again. If its not a 'one click' hit then please copy the entire line into your internet browser.
    http://www.dupuytren-online.info/Forum_E...php?board=0&;thema=292&page=1#0
    06/30/2008 10:45
    ladybowling 
    06/30/2008 10:45
    ladybowling      		Re: Radiotherapy - funding by PCT (UK)

    I'm getting the message "This topic does not exist"
    06/30/2008 10:59
    philwaite 
    06/30/2008 10:59
    philwaite      		Re: Radiotherapy - funding by PCT (UK)

    Sorry about that. No idea why its not being helpful!

    Full entry reads: UK treatment of Dupytrens using radiation
    04/06/08

    Try going to the forum, click on search, type in - UK radiation - and look down the list for the above entry. There are, within these notes, also links (that seem to work) to other useful background reading of real, recent experiences.
    06/30/2008 11:04
    ladybowling 
    06/30/2008 11:04
    ladybowling      		Re: Radiotherapy - funding by PCT (UK)

    Many thanks - I've found the thread now. Most grateful for your help.
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