after many stupid hoops that medicaid and travis county has set before me, i am able to begin radiation treatment. it will be daily for 4 - 6 weeks, and apparently will only feel like a bad sunburn, but may also cause a short term loss of use of my right arm. i guess thats why God made my left one so incredibly strong as well.
it has been quite a battle dealing with the beuracracy, it is hard to believe that i would have had no problems in receiving help if i had just been a bum and never tried to achieve anything in life, but because i still own a home (hopefully not for long) i don't qualify for any kind of assistance. i am sure regretting having carried health insurance for 12 years and then cancelling it in frustration one month before my diagnosis. that probably was not a wise choice ...
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We're thinking of you and hoping radiation isn't kicking your ass. Sending healthy thoughts your way.
Much love,
Peg and all
Just wanted to let you know you are not forgotten and maybe we will meet up someday! I may have your rock next and am excited about being a part of the journey.
Hugs,
Heather and family
If you don't know already, aloe vera with lidocane, kept in the fridge is nectar of the gods for radiation burns ♥ Breast milk is great for getting some easily digested calories into you, *especially* when you don't want to eat ♥
I know all too well that cancer is "God's 2x4 to the head" reminding us to Live while we're Alive. Take the hint and enjoy every moment you can. It's all so fleeting. I wouldn't trade those days of laughter and light for anything!
Keeping you close in my thoughts,
~diana jenner
P.S.
If your hospital doesn't have a social worker willing to coordinate funding assistance on a larger level, I recommend changing facilities... the mayo clinic had no problem helping us financially. Not only help with treatment funding (writing off $10,000+), also providing room and board (6 weeks in a studio apt) and transportation funding (gas money &/or coordination of free flights with Air Lifeline).
People should read this.
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