CancerCompass message board discussion started by vvero on 5/13/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,23995,0.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ a family friend got diagnosed with tpe 1 leukemia two weeks ago. she has no insurance. she's 20 yrs old. she went to a doctor who did tests and told her her leukemia was early. the doctor recommended chemo. she had her 1st treatment and it went ok, 2nd she started feeling sick and turns out the chemo has caused hemmorahging (misp sorry). doctor said she was allergic to chemo and had to stop. the doc said she either could stop the chemo or try a hollistic approach . her fam is not helping her. she feels overwhelmed. I'm helping her get a doctor who specializes in this. I just need help.. I can't just let her give up. where do I finf a specialsit that can test her or help with healthcare. I don't know where to start. I need to help her. I'm praying there is help out there. I have faith in that and in her. I appreciate all help. thank you. vvero Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Here is some info and contacts, maybe you can receive help for your friend. Patient Access Network Foundation 1-866-316-7263 www.patientaccessnetwork.orgHealthwell Foundation 1-800-675-8416 www.healthwellfoundation.orgPatient Services Inc. (PSI) 1-800-366-7741 www.uneedpsi.orgNational Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) 1-203-744-0100 www.rarediseases.org Bladder Cancer Hodgkins Disease, Multiple Myeloma, Adv. Renal Cell CarcinomaPartnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA)  1-888-477-2669 www.pparx.orgCancer Care 275 Seventh Avenue 22nd Floor New York, NY 10001 212-712-8085 or 800-813-HOPE www.cancercare.orgLeukemia & Lymphoma Society 800-955-4572 www.leukemia. orgLymphoma Research Foundation 1-800-500-9976 www.lymphoma.orgHope one of these organizations can help you. Good luck to you and its nice your friend has someone like you to help.  Wilmabc Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT thank you so much. vvero Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hi, I hope this helps as well... I am an herbalist and my husband is in remission from aml.  My fear is that it has returned recently.  I can give you holistic information but I'm not sure how much it'll help.  Green Tea, Mushroom therapy, and a major diet overhaul is needed.  Lots of greens, Nordic fish oils and a raw foods diet are what i'd recommend.... I'm talking mega doses of fish oils and greens.... 5 to 6 grams of fish oil a day and packets of green drinks like miracle greens... essiac tea to detox the body.... I hope some of this helps.  Contact Cancer Treatment Centers of America.... they may be able to provide info.Lori tinkertogo Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT