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reply posted on 12-10-2012 @ 12:26 AM by Night Star
Originally posted by Char-Lee
Originally posted by Night Star
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10 hours to see a doctor? That's insane!!!!!
I didn't have any medical coverage myself when I started. They got me help, but it will expire in June 2013. From there I will have to find something else.

Where are you from anyway?

Looked it up guess it is 7 hours for her, we are in Crescent City Ca. So glad you were able to get help and get well!The Doctors in Medford Or are the ones people go to for general stuff thats two and a half hours. The Drs just keep leaving here and they close everything. We had a low cost clinic once!


That is horrible!!!!!!!!!! I can't imagine having to travel that long for any kind of doctors visit! What a shame that you lost the low cost clinic in your area. I sure hope things change for you guys.


reply posted on 12-10-2012 @ 12:29 AM by Night Star
Originally posted by Char-Lee
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Today off to have my husbands root canal...6 hour drive up and back to Eureka!


Oh my God! Ever consider moving? I'd hate to see you or a family member in a real emergency situation where time is of the essence. Good luck to your hubby.


reply posted on 12-10-2012 @ 03:11 PM by Char-Lee
Originally posted by Night Star
Originally posted by Char-Lee
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Today off to have my husbands root canal...6 hour drive up and back to Eureka!


Oh my God! Ever consider moving? I'd hate to see you or a family member in a real emergency situation where time is of the essence. Good luck to your hubby.


Thanks...my wonderful husbands one flaw, will never move away from nor stop working for unworthy IMO Mom and Dad and I will never leave him so here we are wet and moldy and far from needed med care



reply posted on 20-10-2012 @ 12:19 AM by Night Star
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Thank you so much! I'm sorry that your family has been plagued by this disease. I have a cousin who has cancer right now and isn't doing well at all.

It is so important to make the best of each day.


reply posted on 20-10-2012 @ 01:40 AM by TDawgRex
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Congratulations. I am so happy for you.

But now you must face the next challenge. Paying for your treatment. I don't say that lightly and am asking for advice as I will more than likely be facing massive medical bills before to long as well. I do have insurance, but this is my first time actually using it.

Can you pass on any lessons learned regarding this?

I hope you win the lotto. And life will be easy from then on.


reply posted on 21-10-2012 @ 09:58 AM by Night Star
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I was very fortunate in that I got medical coverage through the cancer society. I still have an operation coming up to remove a port and some follow up ppointments. After that my coverage ends. Will have to look into something else, but am living off my savings right now. Between being over 50 and jobs being scarce...sigh.

Speak with one of your doctors about getting help for coverage. Did you try before and get denied? I know a lot of us fall through the cracks and that is unfortunate.

If you can't get help, just pay a small amount on each bill if you can afford it. There is nothing they can do to you if you are making an effort. If you can't afford to pay at all then there is nothing they can do. You might end up with a collection agency asking for the money and if they can't get it, they will put it in the hands of another agency. Thing is, they can't get blood from a stone. Ya know?

I want you to concentrate on getting better and try not to be overwhelmed by medical bills. They charge people ridiculous amounts of money and don't care if it ruins someone financially.

Do you mind my asking what your medical problem was?


reply posted on 21-10-2012 @ 04:59 PM by TDawgRex
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Possible Oral cancer. I am having another biopsy in two weeks. I'm not dwelling on that to much but the financial thing has me worried.

Thanks for the advice.

Wishing you the best!

TDawg


reply posted on 17-11-2012 @ 11:41 AM by darkbake
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Beeezer, that avatar has to go lol! And I am so glad Night Star that your cancer has gone away. It's great to come on here and hear personal stories and feel connected.
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reply posted on 17-11-2012 @ 01:09 PM by Night Star
Originally posted by darkbake
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Beeezer, that avatar has to go lol! And I am so glad Night Star that your cancer has gone away. It's great to come on here and hear personal stories and feel connected.
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Poor Beezer!
Thank you so much for dropping in! I too enjoy personal stories and feel connected.


reply posted on 26-11-2012 @ 07:57 PM by Unity_99
I am so very happy for you. When you have cancer, going traditional depending on the size or location or type of cancer, one may need chemo or radiation. My friend just had the lump removed though they recommended radiation but not chemo. My aunt had radiation and chemo. Both are doing well years later. But, my friend's was not as aggressive as the kind my aunt had.

I would also do what she did, considering radiation and toxins, just keep healthy thoughts, and the alkaline diet, a ways down the road, the maple syrup/molasses and baking soda is quite a good idea. And/Or, lots of Vitamin D. They clinically studied 50 000 iu's. Thats like 50 regular gelcaps. It seems to help. Also for prevention of arthritis and treament, very needed stuff. I try to take 10 1000 iu's each day, a little bit off and on, and magnesium (I got some fast absorbable powder) to prevent stones.

Also, paudarco tea tastes pretty good, almost like tetley, just a little woody form of tetley and it detox's heavy metals and immune system thingy. So radiation can be detoxed out of the body.

My friend drank alot of paudarco tea and still does. I have some I should make a big pot a day. Tastes nice with honey or organic sugar. Also, Beets, raw beet salad. lots and lots of organic cabbage really good for immune and all that.

So the baking soda cure might not be needed but might be something worth trying when you're recovered and doing really well.

I don't think conventional medicine and alternative are at odds. I think they go hand in hand.

But positive spirit is probably the best remedy of all.

Living your joy. Smiling laughing dancing and living well.

Bless you, such good news.
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