I don't even know where to start!!

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I don't even know where to start!!

by dbaldwin775 on Sat Jul 21, 2012 07:38 AM

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Hi, my mother was recently diagnosed with thyroid and lung cancer in a very advanced stage. She is undergoing treatment at carson tahoe medical center in carson city nevada. I live in huntington beach california. Ive been trying to read up online about some options as far as care and have been coming up with little information. I am going to be moving her down here as soon as possible but dont have the facilities or money for hospice care or in home care. I could really use some insight here. I really don't know what to do.

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by fxrchopper2003 on Sat Jul 21, 2012 07:49 AM

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If she is of age, she should have medicare.  There are resources to be in touch with, such as the social services department of the oncologist where you take her too.  I would think she would be going to a cancer care center, and they usually have a referral for assistance.  There is also assistants that will help you out if you are working, and her needs  can be addressed for bathing, cooking...etc..!  Blessings!

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by dbaldwin775 on Sat Jul 21, 2012 07:54 AM

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she is 63 and has been trying to get medicare and disability but its in another state. she doesnt have insurance and i dont know what her moving from nevada to california is going to do for that process. she is receiving treatment at a great cancer center at crson tahoe regional but i just dont know where to go here in california. 

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