> I had testicular cancer a decade ago (in Ireland). I found a lump, went to my GP, had a scan 2 days later, and surgery 12 later. Followed by chemo and a RPNLD as was needed.

I would be shocked if it did not go pretty much exactly the same in the US. Testicular cancer diagnosis is really well understood and straightforward.

sure to ruffle some feathers with this comment but from my eyes this is just American culture and I see similar things play out everywhere.

It's a very extreme form of individualism in combination with capitalism. Then we have the worship of corporations

The best way to operate under that is how you should expect everyone else to: strongly advocate for yourself, because even hospitals in cases like this will be looking after themselves first