These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT
be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An indi
vidual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.
[posted 01/14/2000]
Question: I am a 28 yr old female w/o health insurance. I have always been extremely healthy. I have a mole that changed 2-3 years ago and has some characteristics(not all)of a melanoma. I feel fine but recently have begun to have swollen,firm, and sometimes tender lymph nodes in the neck, axillary, and groin area. I have an appointment with a dermatologist set up. I want to know if I should wait and secure health insurance first or if I should hurry and go to that appointment.
Answer: The worst that can happen is that you will go broke. If it is a melanoma, it is likely that it would be classified as pre-existing anyway. If you can get insurance without a wait or pre-existance clause go for it. If the melanoma has spread to your nodes a week won’t matter.
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