This question is for surgical veterans and their families...
Sometimes surgery is the obvious choice in life; sometimes it's a difficult option, when other remedies also are available... There are times when surgery is the ONLY option, which kind of negates the word "option."

When making a decision on whether to choose between having surgery, or some more conservative modalities, or simply doing nothing at all, do financial concerns ever figure into any of your calculations? Or, the dollar value of the surgical procedure as it relates to the added quality of life or anticipated length of life?

In short, has anyone ever decided that the surgery under scrutiny is simply not worth the cost, considering the expected life remaining of the patient?

Thanks!