second opinion

[bygrace70]

My mom was diagnosed in June of 2013 with stage 4 ovarian cancer.   She had a complete hysterectomy followed by 6 months of chemo.  One year later she had a recurrence.   The cancer has spread to her liver and lungs.  She has resumed chemo but thus far her CA 125 has continued to climb.  We would like to get a second opinion but she is on Medicare and we are having a tough time finding a cancer center to accept her insurance.  Has anyone had a similar experience? Also, what are the chances she will survive?  I do not feel optimistic that she will make it through this.

[AM2292]

My mother is in a similar position stage 4 ovarian that has spread to her lungs and liver the difference is she has excellent insurance has tried a bunch of chemos but it seems at this point in the disease there isn't much too do the chemos have only made her real sick the doctor told her there is one more that she could try if she wanted but there is maybe a 10% chance of it working and mostlikely will make her sicker.... There might b things like that avaliable for her sometimes insurance may not want to cover treatment that the doctors don't think will work. Your best bet would be to find out if any hospitals near you are doing clinical trials.

[TLC3299]

My mothers in the same boat. She is on 4th round of Doxil & numbers are climbing. Over 2300 now. She has a drain in her lung and a spot on her liver.
She is ready to give up & live out the remainder of her life off chemo. It's gut wrenching. Prayers for your mother and hope she can find a dr for a second opinion. Xoxo

[HVAC]

I have no experience with medicare. Are they giving up on her care? Once it goes to the liver and lungs that is not good especially with the CA 125 climbing. If she can't change hospitals how about doctors. Is there one who might fight harder for her?

Alex