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Alternative Medicine for Esophageal Cancer?

KK4
KK4 CSN Member Posts: 1
in Esophageal Cancer #1

Does anyone have experience or advice regarding alternative medicine?

Specifically, the T-Cell treatment (Gamma-Delta Treatment), a combination of drugs Proleukine and Zometa?

After several rounds of chemo and radiation we are back on Folfox, indefinitely, and it's not an ideal treatment plan. Our doctors admitted they are "baffled" and we are feeling like the current standard of care is a dead end.

Suggestions/ideas welcome.

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  • jad.jd57
    jad.jd57 CSN Member Posts: 1
    edited October 2020 #2
    larengectemy suplies

    hello my husband hs had a complete larengetamey and we are finding out the hard way that medacaid does not pay for suplys ny sugestins on any help with this

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  • CSN_Elena
    CSN_Elena admin, CSN Member Posts: 19
    edited October 2020 #3
    jad.jd57 said:

    larengectemy suplies

    hello my husband hs had a complete larengetamey and we are finding out the hard way that medacaid does not pay for suplys ny sugestins on any help with this

    Hello,

    We are so sorry to hear that you are struggling with access to laryngectomy supplies.  

    I wanted to mention that CSN is part of the American Cancer Society. ACS provides information and services for patients and caregivers, including resources for financial assistance and navigation regarding social services.

    I encourage you to please reach out to us at ACS's National Cancer Information Center.  You can call our toll-free number, 1.800.227.2345, where Cancer Information Specialists are available around the clock every day of the week to speak with you (24/7/365). You can also utilize the Live Chat feature Monday through Friday between 7am-6:30pm CST on www.cancer.org. Our cancer information specialists can discuss resources with you and much more. 

    Best Wishes, 

    Elena

    CSN Support Team 

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