My boyfriend has a Brain Tumor, he went thru chemo for 6 months. Two months later he was told the Tumor is growing again ... He started Chemo last month, but has now been denied by OHP ... Until we can get some kind of insurance he can't continue the Chemo.. Does anyone know if this will make it worse or can he start back up after only being on Chemo for one month and be okay ... He can't see the doctor either for lack of insurance at this time.
2006-06-13 07:49:49 · 4 answers · asked by Missy 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
He should not worry about paying for treatemtns at this time and get what ever treatements he needs. I am a cancer survivor and had no money to pay any of my medical bills, but I got all my treatememts I needed and today I am cancer free. I know at my hospital they had a "wrtie off program" where they white so much of the bill that cannot be paid if you are going though something like your boyfirend is going though, ALso there is ACS, CancerCare, and the Patient Addvociate Foundation, and Lance Armstrong Foundtation that is out there to help people like your boyfriend, they helped me and they can help him. Most of these organizations can be ffound on the intrenet. Take Care and god bless!
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2006-06-13 09:01:30 · answer #1 · answered by southwest_mountain_girl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no really way to know, it would depend on the chemo they type of brain tumor it is and all kinds of other things. Has the Dr. tried to contract the company that makes the chemo your boyfriend uses? Quite often if the Dr (or the Dr's staff) is willing to contact the company and say that this person is not able to pay for their treatment the company will offer it at a discounted rate. You might have to fill out paperwork. Also check into getting medicare/cade (can't remember which it is). In my area if you call up the disability office and file paperwork proving that your medical bills are over x% of your income your get this supplemental insurance that will pay for everything beyond x%. With how much chemo costs I think your boyfriend would qualify. He really should stay on the chemo- encourage him to call the Dr and tell the Dr the situation and explore options for him to stay on his treatment plan.
2006-06-13 15:16:02 · answer #2 · answered by frogsandducks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will indeed make it worse. He should continue EVEN IF he has no funds. Worry about payment LATER. You can always budget it into payments of even as little as $5/month. I've done it, I know.
2006-06-13 14:53:25 · answer #3 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-13 15:57:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋