He is suppose to get a 90 day sick leave from the company, then private disability insurance - when he is totally disabled. He is a toolpusher in the oilfield, so while alot of his work is done with computers, he also has to go on the floor and work when there are problems. I would say it's pretty strenuous at times. He is planning to go back in about a week - he just finished radiation Friday. He's pretty tough, but I'm not sure he's as tough as he thinks. Anyway, he would have to be declared total disabled by SS to get the private insurance. I just want to keep a close eye on the timelines and make sure we take care of everything as needed.
Thanks for the advice.
Tonya

Sister of 32 year-old oral cancer victim. Our battle is over but the war rages on. My brother passed July 26, 2005. He was a smokeless tobacco user.