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re: OT - Just found out my Mom has pancreatic cancer
Posted on 1/19/17 at 12:32 pm to DaveyDownerDawg
Posted on 1/19/17 at 12:32 pm to DaveyDownerDawg
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we made the choice to bug out of Atlanta and go to Cleveland for the treatment
How did this work with your insurance? You just called them and told them what was going on and this is where you wanted to go and BOOM, they were good with that?
Again, I've just always wondered how this works.
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Posted on 1/19/17 at 12:41 pm to S1C EM
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How did this work with your insurance? You just called them and told them what was going on and this is where you wanted to go and BOOM, they were good with that?
Again, I've just always wondered how this works.
Yes. I literally called them and said, we are considering treatment at the Cleveland Clinic would this be covered by them and the answer was believe or not, YES. I was shocked and elated on that phone call. We really didn't believe they would approve it. We were with Blue Cross or United (Can't remember 100%) at the time. Now we did occur some expenses. My wife's surgery and treatment was probably at least $60K and we had to pay about $3-4K that wasn't covered.
The moral of the story is swing for the fences and ask.....
This post was edited on 1/19/17 at 12:46 pm
Posted on 1/19/17 at 12:59 pm to DaveyDownerDawg
Thank all of you guys so much. I'm struggling to keep my head above water and maybe there is some hope.
I took my kids to see her last night in the hospital and it was all I could do to keep a straight face. I want her to see them grow up so bad. She was happy to see them and they made her stuff at school. I just know she loved it.
I took my kids to see her last night in the hospital and it was all I could do to keep a straight face. I want her to see them grow up so bad. She was happy to see them and they made her stuff at school. I just know she loved it.
Posted on 1/19/17 at 5:01 pm to Spaceman Spiff
Sorry to hear about this Spaceman Spiff. Tough news for sure.
Just wanted to let you know that I have a buddy out here in CA who was diagnosed 2 years ago and underwent some sort of cutting edge treatment - the name is escaping me but I'll be celebrating his 50th Bday with him on Friday which we didn't expect to be doing...so keep hope my friend.
I will find out the exact name of the treatment but he and his wife raved about it.
Thoughts and prayers from a Dawg Fan in California.
Just wanted to let you know that I have a buddy out here in CA who was diagnosed 2 years ago and underwent some sort of cutting edge treatment - the name is escaping me but I'll be celebrating his 50th Bday with him on Friday which we didn't expect to be doing...so keep hope my friend.
I will find out the exact name of the treatment but he and his wife raved about it.
Thoughts and prayers from a Dawg Fan in California.
Posted on 1/19/17 at 8:11 pm to Spaceman Spiff
God bless you brother. My heart goes out to you. The best advice I can give you is love her more than ever. Allow your kids to be around her as much as possible. Stay positive and do whatever is possible in treating this horrible disease. Cancer clinics have come so far over the last 10 years. I'm not a doctor but you gotta have faith.
Posted on 1/19/17 at 8:23 pm to Spaceman Spiff
I'm sorry to hear that brother & I can't believe your ex
sounds like she is a hateful and vindictive person, so you are better off without her
Have not read the whole thread, but I would see about getting her help here in Bham at UAB - they are supposed to be among
And spend all the time you can with her
sounds like she is a hateful and vindictive person, so you are better off without her
Have not read the whole thread, but I would see about getting her help here in Bham at UAB - they are supposed to be among
And spend all the time you can with her
Posted on 1/19/17 at 8:39 pm to Spaceman Spiff
i'm so very sorry... please tell her to cut out sugar from her diet (cancer is a fungus and feeds on sugar) and start taking curcumin (main ingredient in turmeric).
ETA: Graviola. It's from Brazil. My uncle had Stage 4 colon cancer 20 years ago and started graviola. He's been cancer free ever since. Do your research. Big Pharma is not the answer.
ETA: Graviola. It's from Brazil. My uncle had Stage 4 colon cancer 20 years ago and started graviola. He's been cancer free ever since. Do your research. Big Pharma is not the answer.
This post was edited on 1/19/17 at 8:48 pm
Posted on 1/20/17 at 3:21 am to ladyluckUGA
My uncle had Stage 4 colon cancer 20 years ago and started graviola. He's been cancer free ever since. Do your research. Big Pharma is not the answer.
So you're saying he only took graviola to cure his colon cancer and no anti-virals,chemo or clinally proven drugs?Calling complete BS and there's been no clinical trials to indicate its effectiveness...quite the opposite in fact. Hoax
Oh,some other cancer myths Not a fungus
So you're saying he only took graviola to cure his colon cancer and no anti-virals,chemo or clinally proven drugs?Calling complete BS and there's been no clinical trials to indicate its effectiveness...quite the opposite in fact. Hoax
Oh,some other cancer myths Not a fungus
This post was edited on 1/20/17 at 4:33 am
Posted on 1/20/17 at 6:40 am to CantonDawg15
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So sorry to hear that. My brother in laws dad has cancer. He had went to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas a few times. They do a great job.
MD Anderson in Houston (they have other clinics around the country). They do a very good job.
The main thing is that she needs to have a lot of confidence in her treatment and her Doctors.....if that is at Hahira General or wherever it may be better than somewhere halfway across the country.
She also needs to be normal or as normal as possible......whatever emotions she is feeling are legitimate and those who love her need to support that. And she is going to need a lot of support no matter how strong and independent she is......pay attention to her and determine what she needs.....my sister had Cervical cancer and survived treatment for nearly 7 years and her doctors told us at least 4 of those were sheer will and positive attitude toward treatment.
It sucks. There aren't any words that make it not suck. Be strong, try to be normal, follow her lead and love her......and know that it isn't a death sentence...people survive. Hang in there.
Posted on 1/20/17 at 6:45 am to germandawg
Thank you all so much. All of your words and posts have given me something to cling to. I can't thank each of you enough.
She is coming home today. I don't know what the plan is as of yet and will try to keep ya'll updated.
I just can't thank each of you enough.
She is coming home today. I don't know what the plan is as of yet and will try to keep ya'll updated.
I just can't thank each of you enough.
Posted on 1/20/17 at 6:48 am to DaveyDownerDawg
Cleveland Clinic also has a remarkable track record.
Posted on 1/20/17 at 7:07 am to Spaceman Spiff
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She is coming home today
Did they suggest any type of surgery?
Posted on 1/20/17 at 7:13 am to RD Dawg
He only took graviola. Why would I make this up on such a serious topic? What do I gain for doing that?
Posted on 1/20/17 at 7:44 am to ladyluckUGA
If thats the case more power to him.Would ha be interested in talking to PHD/MD friend of mine who's doing cancer research at Temple?
Posted on 1/20/17 at 8:12 am to RD Dawg
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Did they suggest any type of surgery?
From what I gather, that is still being discussed. Dad is being kind of tight-lipped now.
Posted on 1/20/17 at 8:20 am to Spaceman Spiff
Was she jaundice?Sorry,don't mean to pry but hopefully I can give advice since I went through it 3 years ago with my brother.
Its a good thing if she's not BTW.
Its a good thing if she's not BTW.
Posted on 1/20/17 at 8:24 am to RD Dawg
Yes, she was.
Posted on 1/20/17 at 8:35 am to Spaceman Spiff
Ok,I imagine they will do surgery to stop the bile blockage...nothing major.
Posted on 1/20/17 at 9:21 am to germandawg
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Cleveland Clinic also has a remarkable track record.
We were blessed to be able to receive that kind of world class healthcare. We all talk about how good Emory is around here and they are don't get me wrong, but this place is on another level. The quality of the doctors is amazing.
My wife's oncologist was a Melanoma Specialist from Australia. You are thinking Australia....so what? Well Australia has the highest Melanoma rates in the world so he had plenty of experience over there with it. Guy had the wise old sage vibe about him. We knew we were in great hands and his quiet confidence/reassurance and his track record was impressive. Like another poster here said you have got to find that Dr. that gives you that confidence and we had that with him.
My wife's surgeon there, one of the top plastic surgeons in the world did her surgery and did a fine job. Cocky and arrogant like a fighter pilot....I loved the guy.
This post was edited on 1/20/17 at 9:39 am
Posted on 1/20/17 at 12:59 pm to RD Dawg
RD, I found your link about cancer myths interesting. Good information there. 
All of the above is good to know.
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The steady accumulation of evidence over several decades points to a simple, but not very newsworthy fact that the best way to reduce your risk of cancer is by a series of long-term healthy behaviours such as not smoking, keeping active, keeping a healthy body weight and cutting back on alcohol.
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Another idea we see a lot is that sugar apparently ‘feeds cancer cells’, suggesting that it should be completely banished from a patient’s diet.
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All our cells, cancerous or not, use glucose for energy.
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Our body doesn’t pick and choose which cells get what fuel. It converts pretty much all the carbs we eat to glucose, fructose and other simple sugars, and they get taken up by tissues when they need energy. While it’s very sensible to limit sugary foods as part of an overall healthy diet and to avoid putting on weight, that’s a far cry from saying that sugary foods specifically feed cancer cells.
All of the above is good to know.
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