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Glavoy63
Glavoy63 CSN Member Posts: 2
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Can someone help me please. Mother is 62 and had colostomy in July of last year. Was doing well, though refused chemotherapy and radiation, after surgery. About a month ago she slid acrossed seat in truck and has been in pain sence. No insurance so can't go to doctor. Please tell me what I can do. Can't get Medicaid because she does not have the right kind of cancer. Frustrated and desperate.
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  • lisa42
    lisa42 CSN Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #2
    more info?
    Hi,

    I'm sorry to hear your mother has been having such troubles. I don't understand why your mother can't get Medicaid because she doesn't have "the right kind of cancer". Does she have colon cancer? That's a pretty major cancer- I can't believe it wouldn't be the "right" kind, or that any kind of cancer would be discriminated against for qualifying for benefits. Usually, the qualifications would be based on income level for Medicaid (although I don't have experience with Medicaid).
    You've got to get some help with getting your mother to the doctor.
    Call the American Cancer Society and tell them the situation- they should be able to give you a bit of direction & perhaps lead you to organizations that can help with medical bills, or maybe even give you info on the Medicaid issue. I don't know- but I think I'd start there. Google them online- their phone numbers should be able to be found on their website. What stage is your mom's cancer?
    It does make a difference.

    Best wishes for you and your mom-
    Lisa
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  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties CSN Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #3
    Hospital ER
    If you have a 'not for profit' hospital in your area, take her to their ER. They will see her even without insurance. They will also have some finanace folks there who will be able to help regarding getting assistance for paying for the services.
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  • Glavoy63
    Glavoy63 CSN Member Posts: 2
    #4
    lisa42 said:

    more info?
    Hi,

    I'm sorry to hear your mother has been having such troubles. I don't understand why your mother can't get Medicaid because she doesn't have "the right kind of cancer". Does she have colon cancer? That's a pretty major cancer- I can't believe it wouldn't be the "right" kind, or that any kind of cancer would be discriminated against for qualifying for benefits. Usually, the qualifications would be based on income level for Medicaid (although I don't have experience with Medicaid).
    You've got to get some help with getting your mother to the doctor.
    Call the American Cancer Society and tell them the situation- they should be able to give you a bit of direction & perhaps lead you to organizations that can help with medical bills, or maybe even give you info on the Medicaid issue. I don't know- but I think I'd start there. Google them online- their phone numbers should be able to be found on their website. What stage is your mom's cancer?
    It does make a difference.

    Best wishes for you and your mom-
    Lisa

    :)
    Thank you for the info. I will contact them this after-noon.
    My mother was stage 3C when she had her surgery. Doctor said they got it all but can't understand the pain.
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  • thxmiker
    thxmiker CSN Member Posts: 1,278 Member
    #5
    The Wellness Comunity
    Please check out The Wellness Community. It is a group of business people and Doctors that raise awareness of treating Cancer and other Chronic diseases. Many of the Wellness Community Groups have help for funding or Doctors that will work for extremely reduced rates.

    http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org/

    The Wellness Community also has seminars on how to deal worth pain, nausea, etc... They have a lot of resources and are worth while to see where they can help you. Each Wellness Community has different resources and they seem to be able to find a group that has the correct resources for everyone's needs.

    Best Always, mike
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