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Normally I try to write about the quirky side of Cancer Survival, but today I want to say a few words about a serious matter.
I don't know if any of you are familiar with the Texas House Bill 669. Or known as CSHB669. This bill mandates that physicians provide a description of each reconstructive option (pertaining to Breast Cancer) including information on insurance coverage before scheduling a surgical procedure. There is more to this, but basically this is the main drift. I thought this to be important to share because women in this situation should know what is going on behind the scenes. Its all part of being informed about Breast Cancer Treatment Options.
Like most folks, I have a Bucket List. And someday, I'd like to meet Dr. Debra Ann Patt, of the Texas Oncology Cancer Center in Austin Texas. She 'broke it down' when she wrote to the House Public Health Committee, on behalf of Breast Cancer Reconstructive Surgery and CSHB 669. Having personally experienced this situation, I applaud her for stepping forward. Her April 2011 letter clearly defines the issues between WHAT, HOW and WHO should dictate options for the woman diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Dr. Patt is definatly cut from the same cloth as my own oncologist, nurses and the 20 Mule Team. Bravo! Dr. Patt!
And thank you to the many doctors, medical professionals, and the State of Texas for addressing this issue!
Your compassion is an example of what should be.
For more info: http://www.texmed.org/ Dr. Debra Ann Patt.
http://http://www.texasoncology.com/
till later,
pj
CEO Support Your Survivor.org
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