Pam HOlland, This mother needs to see a competent breast specialist NOW. If she chooses to go to a civilian provider, CHAMPUS insurance (which she automatically has as a spouse of an active duty member) will cover most of it. However, even if she has to pay up front, this sounds like a very dangerous emergency to me. I suggest she write down the whole story and SEND IT to the doctor with a copy going to someone else, maybe her LC or you. Don't rely on the verbal description of what she's experienced. If a doctor (miliary or civilian) received a written report carefully describing what you've posted, I bet the response would be different. There are channels within the military health system that can be used - post me privately if you want to discuss this further. Linda Smith, Dayton OH who has had good results several times by sending written descriptions of a problem ahead of the appointment.