Family says that the father of California fighting lung cancer refused to responsibility for the treatment of the “last option”

AND California A man fighting lung cancer in stage 4 insurance Reports for a potentially rescuing dual lung transplant life, just as he was preparing for flying Chicago In the case of the procedure, his family says.

Deron Wells, a 59-year-old husband and father of three children, was medically approved for a rare lung transplant at Northwestern Medicine in Illinois, according to Illinois ABC 7.

Cign, his insurer, initially signed the necessary procedures and transport from UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, where he received care. But on the day of his planned transfer, the CiGNA reversed the course, refusing to reach both the transplant and outside the medical transfer.

“The last option we have is to take him to Northwestern, the period. I hope that CiGNA really understands the seriousness of the situation. We are not just a number. We are talking about his life,” said Janet Savarimuthu, the man’s wife.

Lung transplants are usually not considered standard cancer treatment, which CiGNA cited in their statement, defending refusals, claiming that their coverage regarding coverage is based on national clinical standards.

Wells’s family and friends began an appeal and a public campaign to exert pressure on the insurer to be considered. The response to the appeal is expected to Thursday.

Man Gofundme He collected over $ 37,000 from Friday in the morning.