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Cigna Denies Lung Transplant for Cancer Patient's Survival

5/12/2025

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Deron Wells, 59, battles stage 4 lung cancer in Santa Monica, California, but Cigna has denied him coverage for a crucial double lung transplant, despite medical approval from Northwestern Medicine. In a stark contrast, Cornelia Tischmacher from Germany triumphed over cancer after successfully receiving the same transplant, showcasing the life-changing potential of this procedure.

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Deron Wells, 59, battles stage 4 lung cancer in Santa Monica, California, but Cigna has denied him coverage for a crucial double lung transplant, despite medical approval from Northwestern Medicine. In a stark contrast, Cornelia Tischmacher from Germany triumphed over cancer after successfully receiving the same transplant, showcasing the life-changing potential of this procedure.