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Re: In the diagnosis process mrbmx #163884 04-10-2013 08:08 AM
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 PA ChristineB Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
ChristineB Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 PA	Tony, welcome to OCF! Im sorry to hear about your situation. I suggest heading for one of the countrys top cancer centers. Ask them if they have any programs for the uninsured. Many places have programs for help but if you dont ask about them they are not offered. To me, it sounds like you will have to advocate for yourself and find a place that will help you. Dont just go by location either, many top centers have free rooms for cancer patients nearby. Some people have been able to do some types of work while going thru treatments. It is very individual and depends on the job as well as how they can handle their treatments. Best wishes! Cancer Centers Christine SCC 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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