 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 | Hi Cindy E,
You both need to be able to focus on getting well without added stress. Call all the places that you owe money to and tell them what is going on. Ask them what arrangements can be made. Find out if he has any kind of disability insurance. Call any State or County agencies (social services) and let them help you. You may want to seek a competent financial counsellor to assist you.
You are in a time of need, ask for help. Local groups might be able to put on a fundraiser or benefit dinner on your behalf. It isn't always easy to become so reliant on others for help but it is ok. When you have recovered you can return the favor by volunteering to help someone else.
Take care
Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.
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