CancerCompass message board discussion started by bluflower on 4/22/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,23295,0.htm Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I"m a 37yr old female fter ayesr of being treated for a bulging disk i could no longer go 2 the restroom they found a tumor in my rectom squamous cell carcinoma skin cancer on the inside i went through chemo radiation an time was runnig out . My family was using me as a tool to get donations me not seeing a penny i  had no car an an hour to drive to radiation borrowing a truck with the heater stuck on in june 4 the record the south is hot enough. Trying not to further embarass myself i did not tell mt doctors the stress an situation i was in so they figured i really did not care. It came down to the fact i already had a coloastmy that was reverseable if the chemo an radiation appointments were ment  however i ended up in the hos with no amuin excuse spelling i also only have a 8th grade education amune system. In the end my last 3 radiation appt were sched 4 10pm when i arrived at the hos  the radiation dept had closed as well i had contracted MRSA which built up as a7 inch cyst around my tumor with very little time to live i opted to have the tumor remove taking my rectom my,colon an leaving me feeling like half a woman. To date i have removedself from my family I have Beautiful 2yr old daughter an wonderful 20yr old son imoved in with my son an xhusband they do what they can for me an my little one.    However still no car an very poor healthcare i wonder if everything ive gone through has been for nothing i see my family physician for pain management (whatever) an the surgeon that performed my surgery i really like him but he can only do so much to help. PLease if anyone can send usful info i"d greatly appreciate I just want to live a productive life an have my 2yr old remember mom as well I've been denyed my disabilty 2 times.   helpless n south carolina bluflower Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Go to your local social security office and apply for social security disability, sounds as if you qualify and should help a little financially.  So sorry you have so much more to deal with than the disease.  Take Care and have hope! Msmittens Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Contact CancerCare 800-813-4673 www.cancercare.orgNational Cancer Institute's Cancer Information 1-800-CANCER www.cancer.govwww.healthinsuranceinfo.netPatient Access Network Foundation 1-866-316-7263 www.patientaccessnetwork.orgHeathwell Foundation 1-800-675-8416 www.healthwellfoundation.orgPatient Advocate Foundations Co-Pay Relief Program 1-866-512-3861 www.copays.orgPatient Services Inc. (PSI) 1-800-366-7741 www.uneedpsi.orgPartnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA) 1-888-477-2669 www.pparx.org Social Security Disability Supplemental Security Income and Medicare Benefits 1-800-772-1213 or www.ssa.govGod Bless and Good Luck Hopefully you can get some help thru these organizations.   Wilmabc Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Also contact your doctor about being denied Social Security. Its how they fill out the paperwork that helps you get your Disability. File an appeal with SS office and apply for a hearing. If your doctor completes the paperwork correctly you should have no problem collecting.Best of luck  Wilmabc Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT