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Despite the odds, Cay was able to regain some ground against her illness. However, her oncologist indicated that the cancer could return, making regular PET scans a crucial part of her health strategy. Initially, she followed a rigorous plan of undergoing the scans every four to five months. Unfortunately, when her health insurance switched to Cigna, her situation took a turn for the worse.
Cigna deemed the PET scans unnecessary, resulting in an overwhelming financial burden. These scans, which could cost between $10,000 to $15,000 each, were medically deemed vital by her doctor. The denial of coverage left Cay anxious about potential cancer resurgence and feeling powerless against her insurer's decision.