#68110 01-21-2008 04:33 PM | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | OP Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | One smart thig I did do was buy Cancer Insurance from a company in Omaha Neb. about 3 yrs ago. This is one of the better things I've done. I have collected way more than I'll ever pay to have it. Someone , up there ^^ guides me into some very good moves. I called today to tell them about the reoccurnce and was just told to send more itemized statements as I get them.
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April. --- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
| | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 580 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 580 | EzJim, I was approached by an insurance company 4 months prior to being diagnosed with cancer. In Canada, it is called critical illness insurance. It has very low payments with huge payouts. I turned it down. I was 27, bullet proof and invincible. How dumb I was? I'm glad you made the right decision. My only advice to anyone on this type of insurance is to read the policy carefully before you sign up. Some have extensive limitation clauses and actually cover very little while others are very good. It may also be wise to have a lawyer look at the policy for you. At any rate, it can be a very good product. Cheers,
Mike
Dentist since 1995, 12 year Cancer Survivor, Father, Husband, Thankful to so many who supported me on my journey so far, and more than happy to comfort a friend. Live, Laugh, Love & Learn.
| | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | OP Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | I won't give the Name of the Ins co. on here , but it is a well known CO. I only pay $27.90 every 3 months.. I would reccomend them to anyone after the way I have been treated. Too bad you didn't get it Dr Mike, It is well worth it.
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April. --- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
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