Hi All,
I've been researching many of the posts here...SO much help. Thank you all.
I need to get RT NOW as it is active. Both hands and both feet affected. Need to decide where to go.
My insurance is a local carrier (MVP) will delay the RT with months of denials and jumping through hoops. MGH quoted $44,000 for 2 hands, 1 foot. VCU quoted $13,000 for the same treatment (which includes both treatment sessions)
I don't know why the disparity in cost...NE vs. South ? Cost is a major concern as I fear no help from insurance.
Germany may turn out to be cheaper but should I be concerned that Dr S doesn't rely on CT scans to identify the area to be radiated ? On the other hand () CT scans are additional radiation...
Can anyone let me know what these clinics charged, is there any wiggle room in the cost, and what wording has worked for them to get insurance company to approve ?
Any idea what hand surgery costs are like for DD ? No, I don't want surgery, just to show the cost comparison to MVP.
All for now--hoping for a few replies,
Thanks so much, Meg

There is no DOUBT ,

> Germans have much more experience in EXAMINING the disorder carefully and with perspective

> they know what to treat and what is not necessary to treat

> they have published results, i.e proven evidence for effectiveness with their concepts

> they charge a much cheaper price, about 1.000 Euro per extremity (10 treatments)

> there are good reports from patients about their qualified procedures and their proper handling of patients


So what is on the other side ?

> Where is EXPERIENCE, appropriate INDICATION of radiotherapy, published EVIDENCE and a REASONABLE PRICE ?



Sorry that I may be biased, but I had excellent service sofar ! And radiation made my life much easier, THX to German Radiotherapists ! Wish you a good decision, LARRY

Edited 05/12/11 20:18