#53322 10-20-2007 12:41 PM | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1 Member | | Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1 | does anyone know where i might find some everyday living expense funds I would truely be grateful for any help in this area. This is my second time through this and I am at my wits end
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#53323 10-23-2007 04:15 PM | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 44 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | Contributing Member (25+ posts) Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 44 | Hey Mike, Although this site is aimed at seniors - there are many programs that would likely qualify for and benefit from: http://www.ccrpc.org/socialservices/programs/guide_8.php I used to live in Danville, IL and commuted to Champaign to work every day. Best of luck to you, darcy (Matt's mom) | | |
#53324 10-23-2007 04:24 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,676 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,676 | Hi, Mike, It would be helpful if you would share more about yourself. We can possibly help you then. Your profile says you are disabled and you state that this is your 2nd time through this. Please give us more to go on to offer good advice. Amy in the Ozarks
CGtoJohn:SCC Flr of Mouth.Dx 3\05. Surg.4\05.T3NOMO.IMRTx30. Recur Dx 1\06.Surg 2\06. Chemo: 4 Cycles of Carbo\Taxol:on Erbitux for 7 mo. Lost our battle 2-23-07- But not the will to fight this disease
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#53325 11-01-2007 06:43 PM | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 57 Supporting Member (50+ posts) | | Supporting Member (50+ posts) Joined: May 2006 Posts: 57 | I have to agree with Amy.
With all the things that our insurance doesn't provide, they HAVE given me numbers of outside sources that may be of help to you.
Love, Mandi
Stage III tonsil, Dx 8/14/2002,chemo and rad...reoccurance 8/3/07,Base of Tongue,vocal cords,stage IVA,total larynectomy and glossectomy 9/4/07 with pec flap...reoccurance Nov. '08 and Feb. '09 (positive margins remained after each operation) Second pec flap May 7, 2009. Still positive margins.
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#53326 11-05-2007 02:51 PM | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | Mike , if you are disabled, try for SSI. That's what it's for. Nothing ventured nothing gained.
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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