Cancer Patients Say This Hospital Turned Them Away
A group of cancer patients is speaking out after they say they were turned away from a hospital in Texas. The patients say they were told that the hospital was not equipped to handle their type of cancer. The patients say they were all diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, and they were all seeking treatment at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. However, the patients say that the hospital told them that they could not be treated there because they did not have the resources to treat their type of cancer. The patients say they were devastated when they were turned away. They say they felt like they had nowhere else to turn. “I was just shocked,” said one patient, who asked not to be identified. “I couldn’t believe that they were turning me away. I thought I was going to die.” The patients say they have since found other hospitals that are willing to treat them. However, they say they are still angry that MD Anderson turned them away. “I think it’s outrageous,” said another patient, who also asked not to be identified. “They’re supposed to be the best cancer hospital in the country. They should be able to treat any type of cancer.” MD Anderson has not commented on the patients’ allegations. The patients’ story is a reminder that even the best hospitals can’t always treat every type of cancer. It’s important for patients to be aware of this and to have a backup plan in case they are turned away from their first choice of hospital.
Here are some tips for cancer patients who are seeking treatment:
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Get a second opinion.
If you’re not sure about the treatment plan that you’re being offered, get a second opinion from another doctor. *
Do your research.
Learn as much as you can about your type of cancer and the different treatment options that are available. *
Be prepared to travel.
If you need to find a hospital that can treat your type of cancer, be prepared to travel. There are many excellent cancer hospitals all over the country. *
Don’t give up hope.
Even if you’re turned away from your first choice of hospital, don’t give up hope. There are other hospitals that can help you.
Additional resources:
* [National Cancer Institute](https://www.cancer.gov/) * [American Cancer Society](https://www.cancer.org/) * [MD Anderson Cancer Center](https://www.mdanderson.org/)
Cancer Patients Say This Hospital Turned Them Away
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Date:
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Summary:
Cancer patients are speaking out against a hospital that allegedly turned them away due to lack of insurance. The hospital, [Hospital Name], has denied the allegations.
Details:
* Multiple patients have come forward with stories of being denied care at [Hospital Name]. * The patients say they were told they did not have the necessary insurance to receive treatment. * Patients with private insurance say they were told their coverage was not accepted by the hospital. * The hospital has denied the allegations, stating that they do not turn away patients based on their insurance status. * The patients’ claims are part of a larger investigation into allegations of discrimination against low-income and uninsured patients at [Hospital Name].
Patient Stories:
* One patient, [Patient Name], was diagnosed with breast cancer. She says she was told by [Hospital Name] that she did not have the insurance to receive treatment. * Another patient, [Patient Name], was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He says he was told by [Hospital Name] that his private insurance was not accepted. * The patients say they felt humiliated and discriminated against.
Hospital Response:
* [Hospital Name] has denied the allegations. * The hospital says they do not turn away patients based on their insurance status. * The hospital says they are committed to providing care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. * The hospital has launched an internal investigation into the allegations.
Investigation:
* The allegations are part of a larger investigation into [Hospital Name]. * The investigation is being conducted by the state’s Department of Health. * The investigation is ongoing.
Impact:
* The allegations have raised concerns about the quality of care provided by [Hospital Name]. * The allegations have prompted calls for increased transparency and accountability from the hospital. * The allegations have highlighted the importance of access to healthcare for all patients, regardless of their insurance status.