Connie, it sounds like you would be able to do a HIPPA policy. Almost all insurance companies have a HIPPA policy. They are more expensive but you can ask. I am not sure about Medicare as I am not there yet. And once you are approved for HIPPA insurance there is no waiting due to previous conditions which is great.

31 at dx 9/06
SCC T4N0M0 with bone invasion upper maxillary
Surgery 10/06
CT's clear for 2 years
2nd recurrence - Laser surgery 1/09 dx
Tumor board - No surgery to invasive for QOL
35 IMRT 3/30/09 Completed 5/15/09
8 tx Erbitux 3/24/09 Completed 5/6/09
HBO for ORN March & April 2010
Fibula flap 5/10