I was admitted to a hospital in Empangeni due to fluid build-up in my stomach and after several tests, and a huge amount of fights with Discovery Health regarding diagnosis and bill payments, was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer. My stomach was opened to check the extent of the cancer and fluid drained. Was sent home to recover before cancer treatment could start. During the above period, my treatment was halted several times due to Discovery Health's poor service, was sent home in the first week of admission as the hospital did not get approval to continue. At home, my condition got much worse and I went back again, we then had to pay certain tests ourselves until this was resolved. Still waiting for a partial refund, 3 weeks further. I was suppose to rest 2 weeks and then start chemo treatment (Wed 3 Jul). Was registered as cancer patient by visiting Oncologist, Dr Jooste, who is now responsible for my treatment. I went back to her yesterday as my treatment was not finalized, and I'm starting to feel worse every day, fluid building up again. Extreme stomach pain. Discovery Health is now playing with my life, medication not approved and cancer treatment seen as UNCONVENTIONAL
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