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| Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Many oral cancer survivors find themselves unable to work in their old professions. Many apply and are approved for social security disability. I would suggest that he apply immediately.
Some church organizations will assist with rent. There are many places that will provide help but you need to know where to find it. Go to the public assistance office and apply in person. They should be able to help or at least give you some referrals of where to go for help.
As far as medical insurance goes, contact the local hospital about his declining health. It sounds like he may need a feeding tube. Most hospitals have charity programs which will give free cae. You must ask for it, this usually isnt offered.
The American Cancer Society will give up to $300 worth of assistance. Usually that is given as reimbursements towards travel expenses incurred while going thru treatment, or as a voucher for the pharmacy to cover prescription meds. ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive | | |
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