my mom is diagnosed with gastric lymphoma second stage.doc is planning to start with chemo? will she be able to tolerate the side effects ?
What side effects of chemo for gastric lymphoma for 78 yrs old can be expected?
The chemotherapy will be given of different drugs based on the stage and grade of gastric lymphoma. Since the patient is very much aged the doctors will be giving only mild chemotherapy medicines and will not risk by giving strong medicine. Second stage of this disease for this age is difficult to treat also. So the Oncologist will decide upon the drug to be used.
Any how the side effects will be the same as the chemotherapy given for any other cancer. The usual side effects are-
* nausea and vomiting
* loss of appetite
* hair loss
* anemia and fatigue
* infection
* easy bleeding or bruising
* sores in the mouth and throat
* neuropathy and other damage to the nervous system
* kidney damage
Nausea and vomiting are common, but can usually be controlled by taking antinausea drugs, drinking enough fluids, and avoiding spicy foods. Loss of appetite may be due to nausea or the stress of undergoing cancer treatment.
However you have no other alternative than giving the treatment as suggested by your oncologist as CANCER IS STILL AN ENIGMA.-
Reply:That's really going to depend on the drug he chooses. There are different drugs, and he'll probably use one that's probably going to suit her the best. When you do get the specific drug the oncologist uses, there's a great site, and I'll post it below.
Reply:Here is the site with the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
Monday, November 16, 2009
What do you know about Non Hodgekin Lymphoma?
What do you know about Non Hodgekin Lymphoma?
What do you know about Non Hodgekin Lymphoma?
I have NHL,mine is indolent which means that it is slow growing, at this time it is not "curable" but it is treatable.
There are many new drugs and treatments in the pipeline,
I am currently being treated with a relatively new treatment
Zevalin and Rituxan
Radioimmunotherapy is a newly approved cancer treatment that combines two types of
therapies — radiation therapy and immune therapy using monoclonal antibodies
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/attachm...
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_pag...
Reply:There are MANY different types of NHL. It is important to determine the cell type (how it started) as well as where it has spread( lymph nodes and bone marrow being common). Many types are curable. Some are treatable, but not curable.
Reply:Not much medically technical information. My father had it for 15 years before dying from it. He was in remission for quite some time. He was able to work and then retire; he was able to see four grandchildren be born. He was able to get to know these grandchildren and they still remember and talk about him. He did have pain and discomfort but I believe he relished the 15 years he had, lymphoma or not.
Reply:Introduction
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is cancer that originates in your lymphatic system, the disease-fighting network spread throughout your body. In non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, tumors develop from white blood cells (lymphocytes). These tumors can occur at different locations in your body. There are more than 30 types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is more than seven times as common as the other general type of lymphoma — Hodgkin's disease. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma has been one of the most rapidly increasing types of cancer in the United States, having more than doubled in incidence since the 1970s.
The good news is that although the incidence has increased, so has the survival rate. As with other cancers, the earlier you receive a diagnosis, the greater your chance for a successful treatment of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Reply:All i really know is my dad was diognosed with it in the early 1980s he had chemo quite a lot in the early days but back then i was only about 7ish as he got older he went into remission for 11years and then it came back with full force we wasn't sure but i think my dad knew it had come back but wanted to handle it in his own way, he went into hospital in 2000 and we were told he had stage 5 non hodgkins its where the cancer attacks the whole of the body his lungs had both collapsed and had spread to his stomach, we were told he had a few weeks left and they were right but boy did he batlle
What do you know about Non Hodgekin Lymphoma?
I have NHL,mine is indolent which means that it is slow growing, at this time it is not "curable" but it is treatable.
There are many new drugs and treatments in the pipeline,
I am currently being treated with a relatively new treatment
Zevalin and Rituxan
Radioimmunotherapy is a newly approved cancer treatment that combines two types of
therapies — radiation therapy and immune therapy using monoclonal antibodies
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/attachm...
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_pag...
Reply:There are MANY different types of NHL. It is important to determine the cell type (how it started) as well as where it has spread( lymph nodes and bone marrow being common). Many types are curable. Some are treatable, but not curable.
Reply:Not much medically technical information. My father had it for 15 years before dying from it. He was in remission for quite some time. He was able to work and then retire; he was able to see four grandchildren be born. He was able to get to know these grandchildren and they still remember and talk about him. He did have pain and discomfort but I believe he relished the 15 years he had, lymphoma or not.
Reply:Introduction
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is cancer that originates in your lymphatic system, the disease-fighting network spread throughout your body. In non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, tumors develop from white blood cells (lymphocytes). These tumors can occur at different locations in your body. There are more than 30 types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is more than seven times as common as the other general type of lymphoma — Hodgkin's disease. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma has been one of the most rapidly increasing types of cancer in the United States, having more than doubled in incidence since the 1970s.
The good news is that although the incidence has increased, so has the survival rate. As with other cancers, the earlier you receive a diagnosis, the greater your chance for a successful treatment of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Reply:All i really know is my dad was diognosed with it in the early 1980s he had chemo quite a lot in the early days but back then i was only about 7ish as he got older he went into remission for 11years and then it came back with full force we wasn't sure but i think my dad knew it had come back but wanted to handle it in his own way, he went into hospital in 2000 and we were told he had stage 5 non hodgkins its where the cancer attacks the whole of the body his lungs had both collapsed and had spread to his stomach, we were told he had a few weeks left and they were right but boy did he batlle
Does lymphoid hyperplasia usually turn into a lymphoma type cancer?
Several years ago I had an EGD and a colonoscopy. They found colonic mucusa with lymphoid hyperplasia in my colon on one of the biopsies. I was told to keep an eye on it. The doctor wouldn't tell me much other than it is very rare. I went to another doctor due to loss of insurance and they told me it was normal to have. Never did a blood test or anything. I have swollen glands in different areas most of the time. Usually have at least one swollen somewhere daily. My sister had hodgkin's disease. I don't know what to think. I have many other health problems. But several of them could be MS, neuropathy, or lymphoma type cancers (the symptoms point to these) If anyone has any knowledge of lymphoid hyperplasia and what usually happens with it is much appreciated. I am in process of trying to get insurance to see neurologist. Just not sure if I should see another specialists also. Thanks in advance. Everything I have found about this hyperplasia is not much info.
Does lymphoid hyperplasia usually turn into a lymphoma type cancer?
neuologist for nerve problems, oncologist for cancer problems, gastroenterologist for digestive tract....I don't know the answer to your question, but the answer may be in one of these links?
My sister had a lump the size of a golf ball on her neck awhile back. Her docs thought for sure it was lymphoma...but I prayed really hard and the tests came back negative and after about 2 weeks it went away...no explanation and it left them scratching their heads. She plays golf, so I told her she thinks about golf so much she is growing a golf ball...I told her "For God's sake give up bowling before you grow a bowling ball" (just a joke)..
Adult general
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_pag...
Adult Hodgkins
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/conten...
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/CRI_2_...
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types...
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_pag...
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_pag...
Adult Non-Hodgkins
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/conten...
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/CRI_2_...
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types...
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_pag...
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_pag...
you could also get these books on ebay or amazon or a half price book store. (last two are very similar)..
1.Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine
2.Handbook of Diseases (Lippencott)
3.Professional Guide to Diseases (Springhouse)
Reply:I am not a doctor, but try this. Try Vitamin C therapy. A few years ago a cancer specialist came out with a paper that said the best cancer/infection fighter found to date was Interferon. At the time it was $15,000 a gram. The paper also said that Interferon was a by-product of the natural breakdown of Vitamin C in your body. Shortly after that the FDA tried to make Vitamin C by prescription only. Guess why? The FDA has the RDA for Vitamin C set at 64 mg a day, just enough to ward off scurvy. Linus Pauling, who got a Nobel Prize for his work with Vitamin C and a second Nobel Prize for Organic Chemistry, said that 1000 mg a day should be the minimum and 2000 mg a day if you are sick or smoke. He played tennis almost daily until the day he died at 96. Personally, I got sick twice a year for 2 weeks at a time, for more than 20 years, with something to this day the doctors have no idea what it was, but for a week in the middle of those 2 weeks I was flat on my back. I started Vitamin C therapy once I gave up on the doctors. I took enough to be asymptomatic for those 2 weeks. Too much and I got diarrhea and too little and I got sick. Within a narrow range, and it followed a bell curve over those 2 weeks, I was not sick. At the height I was taking 40,000 mg a day and 300,000 over the 2 weeks. After 2 years of that I have not been sick since – more than 15 years. Vitamin C acts as a natural diuretic so you need to drink a lot of water and watch your body in total, but my kidneys did not dissolve as the doctors predicted, or get massive kidney stones as other predicted. I did not dissolve my bones as some predicted or completely calcify my joints as others predicted. I had no side effects at all. It might be something to consider.
Reply:Here is where you will find the best info on Lymphoma:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Stay on top of your doctors until you get the answers you need.
Best wishes
flower plant gifts
Does lymphoid hyperplasia usually turn into a lymphoma type cancer?
neuologist for nerve problems, oncologist for cancer problems, gastroenterologist for digestive tract....I don't know the answer to your question, but the answer may be in one of these links?
My sister had a lump the size of a golf ball on her neck awhile back. Her docs thought for sure it was lymphoma...but I prayed really hard and the tests came back negative and after about 2 weeks it went away...no explanation and it left them scratching their heads. She plays golf, so I told her she thinks about golf so much she is growing a golf ball...I told her "For God's sake give up bowling before you grow a bowling ball" (just a joke)..
Adult general
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_pag...
Adult Hodgkins
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/conten...
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/CRI_2_...
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types...
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_pag...
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_pag...
Adult Non-Hodgkins
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/conten...
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/CRI_2_...
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types...
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_pag...
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_pag...
you could also get these books on ebay or amazon or a half price book store. (last two are very similar)..
1.Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine
2.Handbook of Diseases (Lippencott)
3.Professional Guide to Diseases (Springhouse)
Reply:I am not a doctor, but try this. Try Vitamin C therapy. A few years ago a cancer specialist came out with a paper that said the best cancer/infection fighter found to date was Interferon. At the time it was $15,000 a gram. The paper also said that Interferon was a by-product of the natural breakdown of Vitamin C in your body. Shortly after that the FDA tried to make Vitamin C by prescription only. Guess why? The FDA has the RDA for Vitamin C set at 64 mg a day, just enough to ward off scurvy. Linus Pauling, who got a Nobel Prize for his work with Vitamin C and a second Nobel Prize for Organic Chemistry, said that 1000 mg a day should be the minimum and 2000 mg a day if you are sick or smoke. He played tennis almost daily until the day he died at 96. Personally, I got sick twice a year for 2 weeks at a time, for more than 20 years, with something to this day the doctors have no idea what it was, but for a week in the middle of those 2 weeks I was flat on my back. I started Vitamin C therapy once I gave up on the doctors. I took enough to be asymptomatic for those 2 weeks. Too much and I got diarrhea and too little and I got sick. Within a narrow range, and it followed a bell curve over those 2 weeks, I was not sick. At the height I was taking 40,000 mg a day and 300,000 over the 2 weeks. After 2 years of that I have not been sick since – more than 15 years. Vitamin C acts as a natural diuretic so you need to drink a lot of water and watch your body in total, but my kidneys did not dissolve as the doctors predicted, or get massive kidney stones as other predicted. I did not dissolve my bones as some predicted or completely calcify my joints as others predicted. I had no side effects at all. It might be something to consider.
Reply:Here is where you will find the best info on Lymphoma:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Stay on top of your doctors until you get the answers you need.
Best wishes
flower plant gifts
How large are lymphnodes if you have lymphoma?
im worried because i had had swollen lymph nodes in my neck for about 4 months now. I just noticed some swollen nodes in my groin area. Im wondering how substantial in size they would be if its lymphoma?
How large are lymphnodes if you have lymphoma?
okay, not to freak you out, but when they found my cancer, I had a node in my groin the size of 2 grapefruits.....it was freakin huge! My doctor estimated that I had it for several years, in order for it to get that big!!! I had a few on my neck, but they were not really too big.....like the size of a quarter or a little smaller.......internally, they were enlarged all thru my chest and abdomen, but deep, so you couldn't feel them.
Go to your doctor and let them check you out......It could be nothing, but it's better to know for sure!
Reply:They would be as small as one cell. Size does not determine whether it is lymphoma or not. The make up of the cells do and that can only be determined with a biopsy.
Lymph nodes can swell for many reasons, most of which are not cancer. Infection is the biggest reason. Without a full assessment and exam, CT scan, PET scan, biopsy and labs, it is impossible to tell exactly what is your causing lymphadenopathy.
If this is a problem, I suggest making an appointment to see your doctor so he can evaluate you and advise you better.
How large are lymphnodes if you have lymphoma?
okay, not to freak you out, but when they found my cancer, I had a node in my groin the size of 2 grapefruits.....it was freakin huge! My doctor estimated that I had it for several years, in order for it to get that big!!! I had a few on my neck, but they were not really too big.....like the size of a quarter or a little smaller.......internally, they were enlarged all thru my chest and abdomen, but deep, so you couldn't feel them.
Go to your doctor and let them check you out......It could be nothing, but it's better to know for sure!
Reply:They would be as small as one cell. Size does not determine whether it is lymphoma or not. The make up of the cells do and that can only be determined with a biopsy.
Lymph nodes can swell for many reasons, most of which are not cancer. Infection is the biggest reason. Without a full assessment and exam, CT scan, PET scan, biopsy and labs, it is impossible to tell exactly what is your causing lymphadenopathy.
If this is a problem, I suggest making an appointment to see your doctor so he can evaluate you and advise you better.
Do any of you support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society?
I am trying to support the Leukemia %26amp; Lymphoma Society by running a marathon this summer and raising funds. So far so good. :) If you need more information, you can visit http://www.teamintraining.org. It's a great organization. This is my first time ever doing something like this. I am very proud of myself.
And if you'd like support me, that'd be awesome. I gotta reach my goal by June 8!
http://www.active.com/donate/tntnca04/tn...
~Take care...thanks for reading! Cancer will be gone someday!!!
Do any of you support The Leukemia %26amp; Lymphoma Society?
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. Without people like you, i would not still be here. I've walked in one of their events, and will do so again this year.
best wishes
Reply:oh yes
Reply:Yes.
And if you'd like support me, that'd be awesome. I gotta reach my goal by June 8!
http://www.active.com/donate/tntnca04/tn...
~Take care...thanks for reading! Cancer will be gone someday!!!
Do any of you support The Leukemia %26amp; Lymphoma Society?
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. Without people like you, i would not still be here. I've walked in one of their events, and will do so again this year.
best wishes
Reply:oh yes
Reply:Yes.
Can IMRT treatment for prostate cancer cause lymphoma in bone marrow?
I had IMRT for prostate cancer one year ago. Now I have non-hodgkins lymphoma in my bone marrow. Has anyone heard of this risk?
Can IMRT treatment for prostate cancer cause lymphoma in bone marrow?
I have never heard of this specificly, but I do know that chemo and radiation is a risk factor of all lymphomas and leukemias.
My treatment for leukemia puts me at high risk for brain cancer, as well as other types of leukemia. Which is ironic being that my treatment is also used for.. certain types of brain cancer.
Unfortunatly, it is one of those catch 22 things. The treatment for one type of cancer very often causes or atleast is a risk factor for another type.
Reply:(Lymphoma in bone marrow can often be very nasty.
My answer would most likey be that your IMRT did not cause your lymphoma, unless you received many treatments.. The possibility of the IMRT increases depending on the location of the lymphoma (in relation to your prostate area).)
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It's always a possibility that the radiation treatment could cause cancer somewhere else, but most likely not. Although the radiation dosage for IMRT is fairly high, it's usually not enough to cause another form of cancer. There are many genetic factors for different types of malignant carcinomas, which plays a large part in most patients who are victims of cancer.
There is also possibility of metastasis, where the cancer spreads though the lymphatic system from one place to another, but that type of carcinoma would probably not be very differeciated, meaning there would probably be a mutation when it transfered.
There is also a newer type of treatment out for B-Cell lymphoma, which has had great results. You may be a candidate for it. It's called Bexxar or Tositumomab. It requires IV administration of a radioactive isotope that only targets the B-cell lymphoma, and has way less side effects than chemotherapy (although sometimes it's used in conjunction with chemo), and it usually exposes you to less whole body radiation than IMRT.
Hope this helps you out.
Can IMRT treatment for prostate cancer cause lymphoma in bone marrow?
I have never heard of this specificly, but I do know that chemo and radiation is a risk factor of all lymphomas and leukemias.
My treatment for leukemia puts me at high risk for brain cancer, as well as other types of leukemia. Which is ironic being that my treatment is also used for.. certain types of brain cancer.
Unfortunatly, it is one of those catch 22 things. The treatment for one type of cancer very often causes or atleast is a risk factor for another type.
Reply:(Lymphoma in bone marrow can often be very nasty.
My answer would most likey be that your IMRT did not cause your lymphoma, unless you received many treatments.. The possibility of the IMRT increases depending on the location of the lymphoma (in relation to your prostate area).)
----------
It's always a possibility that the radiation treatment could cause cancer somewhere else, but most likely not. Although the radiation dosage for IMRT is fairly high, it's usually not enough to cause another form of cancer. There are many genetic factors for different types of malignant carcinomas, which plays a large part in most patients who are victims of cancer.
There is also possibility of metastasis, where the cancer spreads though the lymphatic system from one place to another, but that type of carcinoma would probably not be very differeciated, meaning there would probably be a mutation when it transfered.
There is also a newer type of treatment out for B-Cell lymphoma, which has had great results. You may be a candidate for it. It's called Bexxar or Tositumomab. It requires IV administration of a radioactive isotope that only targets the B-cell lymphoma, and has way less side effects than chemotherapy (although sometimes it's used in conjunction with chemo), and it usually exposes you to less whole body radiation than IMRT.
Hope this helps you out.
Can anyone help me on a very uncommon case of lymphoma cancer?
My mom had a lymphoma but she had gone through CHOP chemotherapy for 6 cycles. But two years later she still had a right perinephric mass and then had R-CHAD chemotherapy again for 6 cycles. She was doing okay after that. But six months later her brain shows multiple brain lesions consistent with metastastic involvement. According to her doctor,it's a very uncommon case of lymphoma. Does any of you know what we should do to her?Who or where to go to? Or, share similar experiences?
Thank you very,very much.
Can anyone help me on a very uncommon case of lymphoma cancer?
essiac tea and Double-x Vitamins
Look this up on the net
Essiac tea/ ( Rene Caisse)
Double x are made by Amway however they are the best in the world.
I have referred many people to this and they are all still here most have actually remained very healthy and gained weight during chemo. Both my parents have gone through stage 3 cancers and to this day are healthy and living cancer free.
good luck and remember it's the decision to become better that will really make the difference.
Reply:I am very sorry for your mom. I was diagnosed with lymphoma about 3 months ago and currently undergoing CHOP. I apologize for not being able to answer your question fully but I do recommend that you seek the advice of cancer societies in your region. I have done so and have received a lot of advices and support. Wishing you and your mom all the best.
Reply:I am very sorry to hear about your mom.
please read this and do some more research yourself.
As you said it is very uncommon, but there are everyday breakthrough.
http://www.rd.com/content/openContent.do...
http://www.cancerablation.com/
Hope this helps a little.
Reply:I am sorry to hear about you mom- what did the md recommend?? There is going to be a national day of healing on Oct. 28- at several churches across the country and around the world- check out cfm. org- charles and frances hunter may have the names and locations of those churches- miracles do happen- - take care -D
Reply:I don't know about the rest, but I've done the 6 cycles of CHOP part. Here is the site that has the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes to you and your mom.
Reply:Take a look at the site below which explains many misunderstood things about the cancer industry, and has some natural cures too.
Cancer
http://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/cancer...
myspace codes
Thank you very,very much.
Can anyone help me on a very uncommon case of lymphoma cancer?
essiac tea and Double-x Vitamins
Look this up on the net
Essiac tea/ ( Rene Caisse)
Double x are made by Amway however they are the best in the world.
I have referred many people to this and they are all still here most have actually remained very healthy and gained weight during chemo. Both my parents have gone through stage 3 cancers and to this day are healthy and living cancer free.
good luck and remember it's the decision to become better that will really make the difference.
Reply:I am very sorry for your mom. I was diagnosed with lymphoma about 3 months ago and currently undergoing CHOP. I apologize for not being able to answer your question fully but I do recommend that you seek the advice of cancer societies in your region. I have done so and have received a lot of advices and support. Wishing you and your mom all the best.
Reply:I am very sorry to hear about your mom.
please read this and do some more research yourself.
As you said it is very uncommon, but there are everyday breakthrough.
http://www.rd.com/content/openContent.do...
http://www.cancerablation.com/
Hope this helps a little.
Reply:I am sorry to hear about you mom- what did the md recommend?? There is going to be a national day of healing on Oct. 28- at several churches across the country and around the world- check out cfm. org- charles and frances hunter may have the names and locations of those churches- miracles do happen- - take care -D
Reply:I don't know about the rest, but I've done the 6 cycles of CHOP part. Here is the site that has the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes to you and your mom.
Reply:Take a look at the site below which explains many misunderstood things about the cancer industry, and has some natural cures too.
Cancer
http://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/cancer...
myspace codes
Can you sponsor me? A RACE TO BENEFIT THE LUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY ...?
I will be participating in the spectacular Nike Women's Marathon '07. The event will kick off in Downtown San Francisco at Union Square on October 21st, 2007.
As a member of The Leukemia %26amp; Lymphoma Society's Team In Training, my goal is to raise a total of $3,500. Please support my efforts in raising funds for cancer research to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives.
Click on the link below to visit my web page / make a pledge:
www.active.com/donate/tntsvmb/jessedan...
A pledge of any amount will be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks a million and have a wonderful day.
Can you sponsor me? A RACE TO BENEFIT THE LUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY ...?
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
From the bottom of my heart, I thank you.
It is because of people like you that I am a survivor today!
Again, I thank you.
Reply:This Is Dear and Near to My Heart I lost My Very Best friend Last January to a long and hard fight with leukaemia she was just 40 yrs old.She left behind a 5 year old son and a 13 yrear old Daughter and a 16 yr old Son.God Bless you and I hope you raise all the money you are trying for!!
As a member of The Leukemia %26amp; Lymphoma Society's Team In Training, my goal is to raise a total of $3,500. Please support my efforts in raising funds for cancer research to help stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking more lives.
Click on the link below to visit my web page / make a pledge:
www.active.com/donate/tntsvmb/jessedan...
A pledge of any amount will be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks a million and have a wonderful day.
Can you sponsor me? A RACE TO BENEFIT THE LUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY ...?
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
From the bottom of my heart, I thank you.
It is because of people like you that I am a survivor today!
Again, I thank you.
Reply:This Is Dear and Near to My Heart I lost My Very Best friend Last January to a long and hard fight with leukaemia she was just 40 yrs old.She left behind a 5 year old son and a 13 yrear old Daughter and a 16 yr old Son.God Bless you and I hope you raise all the money you are trying for!!
Do you have any info on Lymphoma-type Bricketson or Hodgkins vs Non-Hodgkins. I was told by my doctors office
Does either Hodgkins or Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma have a Bracketson type involved?
Do you have any info on Lymphoma-type Bricketson or Hodgkins vs Non-Hodgkins. I was told by my doctors office
Okay, I hope I get what you are asking correctly. There are certain types of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas that have unique features that distinguish them. One is Burkitt's Lymphoma (a childhood B-cell lymphoma generaly found in tropical Africa).
People who test pos. for HIV are four time more likely to develop non Hodgkins lymphoma that the general public. Most of them will have hight grade B-cell lymphoma (small noncleaved Burkitt's and non-Burkitts or immunoblastic.
Treatment options for this is Stage 1 and Contiguous Stage 2---(Chemotherapy plus radiation therapy)
Agressiive Noncontiguous Sate 2, 3 %26amp; 4 (combination chemotherapy or bone marrow transplantation or peripheral stem cell transplant.)
Recurrent Agressive NOn Hodgkins (Bone marrow transplant, bone marrow transplant plus radiation)
I really hope this helped you out! Please take care and I hope all is well.
Reply:try www.answers.com
it helps alot
Reply:About dot com has medical information out the whazoo.
Just go to the home page and type in any illness.
Reply:Also try Webmd.com
Reply:try this: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lymphom...
Reply:lymphoma comes in a million forms check out sites on cancerand lymphoma google it. Specific medical info there. Hey ive just finished up mi treatment so if ur going 4 it best wishes to u from me
Reply:I think you are talking about Burkitt's Lymphoma? I heard once that it could be caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus - but that was a long time ago and I am not sure if that is really true.
Reply:www.pubmed.org is the national public medical libray. Do a search there.
Do you have any info on Lymphoma-type Bricketson or Hodgkins vs Non-Hodgkins. I was told by my doctors office
Okay, I hope I get what you are asking correctly. There are certain types of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas that have unique features that distinguish them. One is Burkitt's Lymphoma (a childhood B-cell lymphoma generaly found in tropical Africa).
People who test pos. for HIV are four time more likely to develop non Hodgkins lymphoma that the general public. Most of them will have hight grade B-cell lymphoma (small noncleaved Burkitt's and non-Burkitts or immunoblastic.
Treatment options for this is Stage 1 and Contiguous Stage 2---(Chemotherapy plus radiation therapy)
Agressiive Noncontiguous Sate 2, 3 %26amp; 4 (combination chemotherapy or bone marrow transplantation or peripheral stem cell transplant.)
Recurrent Agressive NOn Hodgkins (Bone marrow transplant, bone marrow transplant plus radiation)
I really hope this helped you out! Please take care and I hope all is well.
Reply:try www.answers.com
it helps alot
Reply:About dot com has medical information out the whazoo.
Just go to the home page and type in any illness.
Reply:Also try Webmd.com
Reply:try this: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/lymphom...
Reply:lymphoma comes in a million forms check out sites on cancerand lymphoma google it. Specific medical info there. Hey ive just finished up mi treatment so if ur going 4 it best wishes to u from me
Reply:I think you are talking about Burkitt's Lymphoma? I heard once that it could be caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus - but that was a long time ago and I am not sure if that is really true.
Reply:www.pubmed.org is the national public medical libray. Do a search there.
My dad was just diagnosed with lymphoma cancer, he is 65, I need answers please?
my dad was just diagnosed with lymphoma cancer, he is 65, I need answers please
would someone give it to me straight, how bad is this?
My dad was just diagnosed with lymphoma cancer, he is 65, I need answers please?
There are a lot of variables, but in general, Lymphoma is treatable. Find out what type and stage from his doctor. His doctor would have the best info on your dad's prognosis.
Other good info is at this link:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
Reply:cancer is bad but they have treatments now that keeps the body going for a good while and god bless you and ur family
Reply:Cancer is never good. It depends on the extent that the cancer has spread. Sometimes it can be cured completely. Sometimes the growth is simply slowed. Sometimes it is really bad. Hire a good specialist...
Reply:Cancer of any kind is bad. But what is going on with him---you need to discuss that with him. No one here can tell you about your father's particular diagnosis. No one here knows if it's spread and what stage his is in.
Reply:it's a long hard road all i can say is the family needs to be there for him. if he has to have kimo he will have good days and bad. keep your head up kid.
Reply:it depends what kind of lymphoma and what stage it is in, meaning how far advanced the cancer is.
sit down with your dad and ask him.
you can do research on webmd
Reply:Don't lose hope! I know someone who was in stage four when the doctors discovered the cancer. He survived the cancer and is currently doing really well! Good luck!
Reply:the oncologist would be the one to talk to...did you go in with him to talk to the oncologist? It is good to have someone with you when you go, because when you are in shock with the diagnosis of cancer, you don't hear half of what is said..it just goes right over your head and the only word you hear is "Cancer"...
flowers funeral
would someone give it to me straight, how bad is this?
My dad was just diagnosed with lymphoma cancer, he is 65, I need answers please?
There are a lot of variables, but in general, Lymphoma is treatable. Find out what type and stage from his doctor. His doctor would have the best info on your dad's prognosis.
Other good info is at this link:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
Reply:cancer is bad but they have treatments now that keeps the body going for a good while and god bless you and ur family
Reply:Cancer is never good. It depends on the extent that the cancer has spread. Sometimes it can be cured completely. Sometimes the growth is simply slowed. Sometimes it is really bad. Hire a good specialist...
Reply:Cancer of any kind is bad. But what is going on with him---you need to discuss that with him. No one here can tell you about your father's particular diagnosis. No one here knows if it's spread and what stage his is in.
Reply:it's a long hard road all i can say is the family needs to be there for him. if he has to have kimo he will have good days and bad. keep your head up kid.
Reply:it depends what kind of lymphoma and what stage it is in, meaning how far advanced the cancer is.
sit down with your dad and ask him.
you can do research on webmd
Reply:Don't lose hope! I know someone who was in stage four when the doctors discovered the cancer. He survived the cancer and is currently doing really well! Good luck!
Reply:the oncologist would be the one to talk to...did you go in with him to talk to the oncologist? It is good to have someone with you when you go, because when you are in shock with the diagnosis of cancer, you don't hear half of what is said..it just goes right over your head and the only word you hear is "Cancer"...
flowers funeral
What is the prognosis for an elderly dog with lymphoma?
My 11 year old yellow lab's bloodwork came back indicating a growth in the liver, she has several skin lesions that are, so far, unexplained. they dont seem to be any kind of dermatological disorder and the vet feels that her bloodwork and skin lesions might be an indication of lymphoma. this dog has been my bestfriend for 11 years, and she's going in for an ultrasound on saturday. if she does have a malignant tumor in her liver, or even worse, lymphoma... how long might she have left? and what are the treatment options?
What is the prognosis for an elderly dog with lymphoma?
Generally if a dog has lymphoma they will have one or many enlarged lymph nodes. These are found under her ears and jawline, in the neck, under the arms, and the backs of her thighs. Usually a fine needle aspirate is done to find out if there is any indication of lymphoma or if it is simply infection. A biopsy- which is a slightly larger sample is sometimes needed as well. If your dogs bloodwork came back with elevated liver enzymes it can be an indication of several things- cancer being one of them. It can also be an infection of the liver or an indication that the liver is begining to fail. Liver infection can often be treated with antibiotics and sometimes I.V. fluids. Liver failure can be treated with a special diet and medications to help it work more efficiently. I have seen dogs go several years with a good quality of life in both of these cases. If it is a tumor an the liver- unfortunately there is not a whole lot that can be done. Some medications can help to improve her quality of life and make her confortable until the end. Some times antibiotics help to head off infection caused by the tumor. In the case of lymphoma- The dog is usually put on steroid therapy with prednisone- this can make them drink more water and act more hungry, and sometimes pant and pace some, but overall it greatly improves her longevity- it will also help greatly with any arthritis or allergies that she may have. Chemotherapy is also used at the same time- usually consisting of weekly or every other week injections and bloodwork- some oral chemo drugs are also used. This is a good way to prolong her life with out major side affects. Most dogs do not get sick from chemotherapy like people do and it doesn't really affect their day to day life much. Occasionally they will feel a little droopy if their blood cell counts get to low from the chemo and you will have to skip a week of treatment. I have seen dogs live up to 2 1/2 more years with a good quality of life on this treatment and others only 6 months. I am very sorry that you have to go through this with your friend, I recently lost my 10 year old golden retriever to a brain tumor and a close friends golden to lymphoma ( he went 2 years with chemo treatment befor he felt bad.) Good luck and I wish the best for both of you. Send me an update after your ultrasound results or if you have any more questions. I hope it turns out to be nothing serious.
Reply:He will die withhin a few months.
Coach
Reply:Lymphosarcoma is a common cancer of lymphocytes in dogs and can occur in the lymph nodes, spleen, liver, and other organs. The cancer can be aggressive and if left untreated, can lead to a high mortality. Treatment with chemotherapy has been very successful adding months and occasionally years to the dog's life.
Lymphomas primarily affect middle age to older dogs. There does not appear to be a breed or sex predilection. Only 10% to 20% of dogs are clinically ill at presentation, the majority are brought in because of recently identified swellings or lumps.
While we understand how lymphomas form, we still do not understand why.
The symptoms of lymphoma are related to the location of the tumor(s). Tumors that develop in the lymph nodes often present as swellings with no other symptoms. The gastrointestinal form often is accompanied with vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and lack of appetite. The mediastinal (chest) form often presents with shortness of breath and muffled heart sounds. The cutaneous (skin) form can present in several different ways including single or multiple lumps in the skin, or mouth. These bumps can itch or be red and ulcerated.
The treatment for lymphoma in the dog consists of chemotherapy. Lymphoma is considered a systemic disease, which makes surgery and radiation impractical and ineffective. There is a wide variety of chemotherapy protocols and drugs that are currently being used to treat lymphoma. The treatment usually consists of a combination of oral and injectable drugs given on a weekly basis. Some commonly used drugs include cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin, and prednisone. The exact treatment protocol will vary depending on the practitioner. The University of Wisconsin protocol is one of the more popular ones used by veterinary oncologists. While most veterinarians can administer the treatment protocols. Some owners choose not to treat dogs that develop lymphoma. The life expectancy of these untreated dogs averages 4 to 6 weeks. Oral prednisone therapy may reduce the swellings and discomfort, but probably will not appreciably extend their life span. It must also be noted that oral prednisone treatment prior to chemotherapy is not recommended and may actually reduce the effectiveness of the chemotherapy.
In dogs that do undergo one of the recommended chemotherapy protocols, life expectancy can extend out to a year and occasionally longer. However, even dogs that receive appropriate chemotherapy usually do not live longer than a year. If a dog tolerates chemotherapy (most dogs do) their quality of life can be quite good during the treatment period. Treatment for lymphoma in the dog is considered one of the more successful cancer treatments and can often be performed by a local veterinarian without the need to travel long distances to veterinary schools or specialty clinics. I often remind clients that one year can be almost 10% of a dog's expected life span, so the remission rate and increased life expectancy with lymphoma treatment is often well worth it.
qualified veterinary nurse UK
hope this helps.
Reply:Here's a website on your topic.
www.vetmed.edu/clientED/lsa.asp
Reply:You should definitely join a Yahoo group for canine cancer (I am on the group for feline cancer). You will have contact there with many people going through what you are facing with your dog, support for the pain you are experiencing, what treatment options people have taken and how successful they have been, what the prognosis might be for her condition, etc.
Your vet of course will make you aware of all these issues and there is nothing like having the emotional support you need now from people who have "been there, done that".
I hope she can be helped and that you will have more quality time with her.
Reply:My heart goes out to you....I had a doberman that was diagnosed with lymphoma when she was only 2 years old, and she was just like a child to me......She too had skin lesions, hers were on her paws.The vet told me we could try chemo/radiation therapy but I couldn't imagine putting her through all the discomfort that comes along with such treatment AND he couldn't guarantee me that she would live longer than a year, at best. I chose to cherish what time we had left together. She had her ups and downs for about 6 months and then I decided that she wasn't happy anymore. She lost that happy, alert spark in her eyes, she began to swell up with water retention, and she wasn't as active, so I took my baby girl in and stayed with her while she went to sleep peacefully. That was almost 20 years ago and I'm still missing her, but I feel I did what was best for both of us. As for your girls' treatment options, or how long she has to live, I couldn't tell you as I am not a vet, but just be sure to ask questions, and listen to your vet's opinion, and then make your decisions from there. I wish you luck.
What is the prognosis for an elderly dog with lymphoma?
Generally if a dog has lymphoma they will have one or many enlarged lymph nodes. These are found under her ears and jawline, in the neck, under the arms, and the backs of her thighs. Usually a fine needle aspirate is done to find out if there is any indication of lymphoma or if it is simply infection. A biopsy- which is a slightly larger sample is sometimes needed as well. If your dogs bloodwork came back with elevated liver enzymes it can be an indication of several things- cancer being one of them. It can also be an infection of the liver or an indication that the liver is begining to fail. Liver infection can often be treated with antibiotics and sometimes I.V. fluids. Liver failure can be treated with a special diet and medications to help it work more efficiently. I have seen dogs go several years with a good quality of life in both of these cases. If it is a tumor an the liver- unfortunately there is not a whole lot that can be done. Some medications can help to improve her quality of life and make her confortable until the end. Some times antibiotics help to head off infection caused by the tumor. In the case of lymphoma- The dog is usually put on steroid therapy with prednisone- this can make them drink more water and act more hungry, and sometimes pant and pace some, but overall it greatly improves her longevity- it will also help greatly with any arthritis or allergies that she may have. Chemotherapy is also used at the same time- usually consisting of weekly or every other week injections and bloodwork- some oral chemo drugs are also used. This is a good way to prolong her life with out major side affects. Most dogs do not get sick from chemotherapy like people do and it doesn't really affect their day to day life much. Occasionally they will feel a little droopy if their blood cell counts get to low from the chemo and you will have to skip a week of treatment. I have seen dogs live up to 2 1/2 more years with a good quality of life on this treatment and others only 6 months. I am very sorry that you have to go through this with your friend, I recently lost my 10 year old golden retriever to a brain tumor and a close friends golden to lymphoma ( he went 2 years with chemo treatment befor he felt bad.) Good luck and I wish the best for both of you. Send me an update after your ultrasound results or if you have any more questions. I hope it turns out to be nothing serious.
Reply:He will die withhin a few months.
Coach
Reply:Lymphosarcoma is a common cancer of lymphocytes in dogs and can occur in the lymph nodes, spleen, liver, and other organs. The cancer can be aggressive and if left untreated, can lead to a high mortality. Treatment with chemotherapy has been very successful adding months and occasionally years to the dog's life.
Lymphomas primarily affect middle age to older dogs. There does not appear to be a breed or sex predilection. Only 10% to 20% of dogs are clinically ill at presentation, the majority are brought in because of recently identified swellings or lumps.
While we understand how lymphomas form, we still do not understand why.
The symptoms of lymphoma are related to the location of the tumor(s). Tumors that develop in the lymph nodes often present as swellings with no other symptoms. The gastrointestinal form often is accompanied with vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and lack of appetite. The mediastinal (chest) form often presents with shortness of breath and muffled heart sounds. The cutaneous (skin) form can present in several different ways including single or multiple lumps in the skin, or mouth. These bumps can itch or be red and ulcerated.
The treatment for lymphoma in the dog consists of chemotherapy. Lymphoma is considered a systemic disease, which makes surgery and radiation impractical and ineffective. There is a wide variety of chemotherapy protocols and drugs that are currently being used to treat lymphoma. The treatment usually consists of a combination of oral and injectable drugs given on a weekly basis. Some commonly used drugs include cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin, and prednisone. The exact treatment protocol will vary depending on the practitioner. The University of Wisconsin protocol is one of the more popular ones used by veterinary oncologists. While most veterinarians can administer the treatment protocols. Some owners choose not to treat dogs that develop lymphoma. The life expectancy of these untreated dogs averages 4 to 6 weeks. Oral prednisone therapy may reduce the swellings and discomfort, but probably will not appreciably extend their life span. It must also be noted that oral prednisone treatment prior to chemotherapy is not recommended and may actually reduce the effectiveness of the chemotherapy.
In dogs that do undergo one of the recommended chemotherapy protocols, life expectancy can extend out to a year and occasionally longer. However, even dogs that receive appropriate chemotherapy usually do not live longer than a year. If a dog tolerates chemotherapy (most dogs do) their quality of life can be quite good during the treatment period. Treatment for lymphoma in the dog is considered one of the more successful cancer treatments and can often be performed by a local veterinarian without the need to travel long distances to veterinary schools or specialty clinics. I often remind clients that one year can be almost 10% of a dog's expected life span, so the remission rate and increased life expectancy with lymphoma treatment is often well worth it.
qualified veterinary nurse UK
hope this helps.
Reply:Here's a website on your topic.
www.vetmed.edu/clientED/lsa.asp
Reply:You should definitely join a Yahoo group for canine cancer (I am on the group for feline cancer). You will have contact there with many people going through what you are facing with your dog, support for the pain you are experiencing, what treatment options people have taken and how successful they have been, what the prognosis might be for her condition, etc.
Your vet of course will make you aware of all these issues and there is nothing like having the emotional support you need now from people who have "been there, done that".
I hope she can be helped and that you will have more quality time with her.
Reply:My heart goes out to you....I had a doberman that was diagnosed with lymphoma when she was only 2 years old, and she was just like a child to me......She too had skin lesions, hers were on her paws.The vet told me we could try chemo/radiation therapy but I couldn't imagine putting her through all the discomfort that comes along with such treatment AND he couldn't guarantee me that she would live longer than a year, at best. I chose to cherish what time we had left together. She had her ups and downs for about 6 months and then I decided that she wasn't happy anymore. She lost that happy, alert spark in her eyes, she began to swell up with water retention, and she wasn't as active, so I took my baby girl in and stayed with her while she went to sleep peacefully. That was almost 20 years ago and I'm still missing her, but I feel I did what was best for both of us. As for your girls' treatment options, or how long she has to live, I couldn't tell you as I am not a vet, but just be sure to ask questions, and listen to your vet's opinion, and then make your decisions from there. I wish you luck.
Can getting a tattoo after having lymphoma cause any potential health issues?
I survived a very rare lymphoma about 5 years ago and am thinking about getting a small tattoo. However, before I get one I want to get some advice regarding any potential health issues.
Can getting a tattoo after having lymphoma cause any potential health issues?
This shouldn't really effect your health in anyway, just be aware that lymphoma is a disease of the immune system and by having a tattoo you are exposing yourself to possible complications and infections. If you are concerned speak to your doctor as they should be able to answer any concerns you have. Also, find a reputable tattoist and ask their advice to see what they say.
Reply:I used to hate tattoos but I am considering one to honor my son who recently passed away; he loved them.
I would not risk my health over it though. If you are bound and determined to do it; at least talk to your doctor first. Your immune system may still be compromised.
Reply:ask a doctor and/or the person who is giving you the tattoo if you getting it done by a pro. if not see a doctor
Reply:You may better avoid the tattoo for the fear of a malignancy.
Can getting a tattoo after having lymphoma cause any potential health issues?
This shouldn't really effect your health in anyway, just be aware that lymphoma is a disease of the immune system and by having a tattoo you are exposing yourself to possible complications and infections. If you are concerned speak to your doctor as they should be able to answer any concerns you have. Also, find a reputable tattoist and ask their advice to see what they say.
Reply:I used to hate tattoos but I am considering one to honor my son who recently passed away; he loved them.
I would not risk my health over it though. If you are bound and determined to do it; at least talk to your doctor first. Your immune system may still be compromised.
Reply:ask a doctor and/or the person who is giving you the tattoo if you getting it done by a pro. if not see a doctor
Reply:You may better avoid the tattoo for the fear of a malignancy.
If your dog has died from lymphoma, can you please tell me what the end stage symptoms are?
My dog has been diagnosed with lymphoma and I have read/heard it moves fast. The lymph nodes on both sides of her poor little neck are really getting big and I'm afraid it won't be long until she'll have breathing difficulties. At that time, I plan to have her put to sleep. I absolutely hate the thought of it as she is the best, smartest, most well-behaved dog I've ever had, but it's not fair to let her suffer just so I can have more time.
Anyway, will there come a point where she can't breathe or will something else happen first?
If your dog has died from lymphoma, can you please tell me what the end stage symptoms are?
Each case is quite different.My girl was diagnosed and treated with chemo for 14 months.She was put to sleep due to a large tumor in her chest causing her difficulty breathing.
Reply:They are not absolutely identical when they come to the end.. But you will know.. I guess basically the inability to eat, the vomiting and the diarrhea, and the look in her eye that said ' Please let me go ' was what did it for me.
Reply:We are putting our dog down tomorrow three short weeks after she was diagnosed with lymphoma. She has had two masses removed and has been on prednisone since then. I am absolutely positive that we are making the right decision. She is listless, is having a very hard time controlling urination (due in part to the medication), has little interest in food and needs to be carried up and down the stairs. A month ago she was running and none of these things were an issue. She mostly wants to be left alone and the look in eye tells me that she is tired. There were never any problems with her breathing, but instead the cancer has apparently spread to her bones. Sit down next to her ,,, it sounds silly, but they have a way of letting you know what's best for them.
Anyway, will there come a point where she can't breathe or will something else happen first?
If your dog has died from lymphoma, can you please tell me what the end stage symptoms are?
Each case is quite different.My girl was diagnosed and treated with chemo for 14 months.She was put to sleep due to a large tumor in her chest causing her difficulty breathing.
Reply:They are not absolutely identical when they come to the end.. But you will know.. I guess basically the inability to eat, the vomiting and the diarrhea, and the look in her eye that said ' Please let me go ' was what did it for me.
Reply:We are putting our dog down tomorrow three short weeks after she was diagnosed with lymphoma. She has had two masses removed and has been on prednisone since then. I am absolutely positive that we are making the right decision. She is listless, is having a very hard time controlling urination (due in part to the medication), has little interest in food and needs to be carried up and down the stairs. A month ago she was running and none of these things were an issue. She mostly wants to be left alone and the look in eye tells me that she is tired. There were never any problems with her breathing, but instead the cancer has apparently spread to her bones. Sit down next to her ,,, it sounds silly, but they have a way of letting you know what's best for them.
Help me raise money for leukemia & Lymphoma foundation?
My wife is raising $ for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I have never seen her so dedicated to anything! Please donate:
http://www.active.com/donate/tntga/Nicol...
Even a $1 helps!
Help me raise money for leukemia %26amp; Lymphoma foundation?
Dedication comes from a fire (why) in her. See how long it last!! Some 'burnout' shortly, some have a REAL long term commiutment to a goal(purpose).
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http://www.active.com/donate/tntga/Nicol...
Even a $1 helps!
Help me raise money for leukemia %26amp; Lymphoma foundation?
Dedication comes from a fire (why) in her. See how long it last!! Some 'burnout' shortly, some have a REAL long term commiutment to a goal(purpose).
java
My dad was just diagnosed with lymphoma cancer, he is 65, will Medicare pay for most or all of his treatments?
my dad was just diagnosed with lymphoma cancer, he is 65, will Medicare pay for most or all of his test and treatments?
My dad was just diagnosed with lymphoma cancer, he is 65, will Medicare pay for most or all of his treatments?
here is a bunch of links about financial help with medical bills..I include all of them ...sort thru and find the ones that apply to you...
Financial Assistance Links for Cancer
Amercian Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org
BTS Cares
http://www.tbts.org
Cancer Care, Inc.
http://www.cancercare.org
Cancer Fund of America
http://www.cfoa.org
The Candlelighter's Childhood Cancer Foundation
http://www.candlelighters.org
Children's Emergency Relief Foundation %26amp; Children's Wish Foundation Intl.
http://www.childrenswish.org
Genentech Access to Care Foundation
http://www.spoconline.com
Hill-Burton Free Health Care
http://www.hrsa.gov
Medicine Program
http://www.themedicineprogram.com
National Association for the Terminally Ill
http://www.terminallyill.org
National Children's Cancer Society
http://www.children-cancer.com
Patient Advocate Foundation
http://www.patientadvocate.org
http://www.copays.org
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Financial Aid for Health care for uninsured people
Consumer Guides for Getting and Keeping Insurance
http://www.healthinsuranceinfo.net/ (by state)
When you don’t have money to get the care you need:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/finan...
http://ask.hrsa.gov/pc/
http://www.omhrc.gov/templates/browse.as...
http://www.hrsa.gov/help/default.htm
http://www.thefrugallife.com/medicalalte...
http://www.google.com/search?q=Free+Low+...
Free and low cost prescription medication: http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?section... (national alliance for mental illness)
http://www.themedicineprogram.com/links.... (the medicine program)
https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php (partnership for prescription alliance)
http://www.rxassist.org/providers/resour... (resource list of help)
AIDS and HIV medication help
1. Abbott Virology Patient Assistance Program:
Due to the life-threatening nature of HIV infection, the complexity of overall care, and the critical need for continuity of antiretroviral therapy, the Abbott Virology PAP was designed with several unique attributes. These provisions ensure that patients impacted by HIV have access to Abbott’s two protease inhibitors. Eligibility criteria vary by medication.Call (800) 222-6885 or visit https://www.pparx.org/ViewProgramDetails... (medicines and eligibility)
Abbott Virology Patient Assistance Program
D-31C, AP52
200 Abbott Park Road
Abbott Park, IL 60064-6214
1-(800) 222-6885 (phone)
1-(866) 483-1305 (fax)
2. Roche HIV Therapy Assistance program
Roche Patient Assistance Foundation at 1-877-75-ROCHE.
https://www.pparx.org/ViewProgramDetails... (medicines and eligibility)
3. PPA list of programs
https://www.pparx.org/ViewCompanies.php (list of PPA programs by company and states)
Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA)
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance brings together America's pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need through the public or private program that's right for them. Many will get them free or nearly free.
https://www.pparx.org/ViewCompanies.php (list of programs by company and states)
Together Rx
A FREE prescription-savings card for eligible residents of the United States and Puerto Rico who have no prescription drug coverage. A public service program created and sponsored by a group of some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies.This drug discount card is sponsored by 10 major pharmaceutical companies--Abbott Laboratories, AstraZeneca, Bristol Meyers Squibb, Glaxo Smith Kline, Johnson %26amp; Johnson, Novartis, Pfizer, Sanofi Aventis, Takeda and TAP Pharmaceuticals. The card is free and offers a 25%-40%* discount on over 300 brand-name and generic prescription drugs as well as other prescription products, such as glucose test strips.
To apply you cannot be eligible for Medicare, cannot have prescription drug coverage (public or private), must have a household income equal to or less than $30,000 for one person, $40,000 for a family of two, $50,000 for a family of three, $60,000 for a family of four or $70,000 for a family of five and must be a legal US resident. For more information call 1-800-444-4106 or visit:
http://www.togetherrxaccess.com/about.ht... (Together Access- prescription help for the uninsured)
http://www.togetherrxaccess.com/druglist... (medicines list…click on letters to the left to find your med)
http://www.togetherrxaccess.com/pdf/TRx_... (application)
RXAssist - Patient Assistance Center
RxAssist offers a comprehensive database of these patient assistance programs, as well as practical tools, news, and articles so that health care professionals and patients can find the information they need.
RxHope
RxHope is the only patient assistance Internet initiative financially supported by PhRMA (Pharmaceutical and Research Manufacturers of America) and participating pharmaceutical companies.
NeedyMeds.com
NeedyMeds provides information for people who need help with the cost of medicine and other healthcare expenses.
AARP State-by-State, Plan-by-Plan List of Pharmacy Assistance Programs
http://www.aarp.org/bulletin/prescriptio... (list of plans by AARP)
Retail outlets programs-
http://www.rxassist.org/providers/docume... (K-Mart low cost generics list)
http://www.rxassist.org/providers/docume... (Target low cost generics list)
http://i.walmart.com/i/if/hmp/fusion/gen... (Walmart/ Sam’s club low cost generics list)
http://www.rxassist.org/providers/docume... (RxOutreach/Xubex low cost generics list)
Drug Company programs-
Individual Company Patient Assistance Programs
1.Abbott Patient Assistance Program
The Abbott Patient Assistance Program (PAP) provides Abbott medications, at no cost, to patients in financial need.1-866-972-7863 or fax at 1-866-207-2786.
http://www.abbott.com/global/url/content... (eligibility)
http://www.rxassist.org/providers/docume... (application for PAP)
Abbott Patient Assistance Program
1420 Harbor Bay Parkway
Alameda, CA 94502
Eligibility for the Abbott Virology Patient Assistance Program:
Due to the life-threatening nature of HIV infection, the complexity of overall care, and the critical need for continuity of antiretroviral therapy, the Abbott Virology PAP was designed with several unique attributes. These provisions ensure that patients impacted by HIV have access to Abbott’s two protease inhibitors. Eligibility criteria vary by medication.
For more information about this program, call (800) 222-6885 or visit https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php
Abbott Diabetes Care Patient Assistance Program
The Abbott Diabetes Care Patient Assistance Program offers assistance on blood glucose meters and strips to low-income patients in the United States. In 2006, more than 5,200 patients were approved for assistance at a retail value of approximately $425,000. We donated nearly 3,500 blood glucose meters and more than 35,000 boxes of blood glucose strips. Customer Care Phone Number (888) 522-5226. Office Phone Number(510) 749-5400
Write Us:
Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc
1360 South Loop Road
Alameda, CA 94502
For more information about this program, visit www.abbottdiabetescare.com.
Ross Patient Assistance Program
The Ross Patient Assistance Program offers assistance on metabolic and nutritional products to low-income or uninsured patients in the United States. In 2006, nearly 2,000 patients received products valued at more than $900,000.1-888-4PPA-NOW (477-2669)
For more information about this program, visit www.pparx.org.
2.AstraZeneca Patient Assistance Program
AstraZeneca's assistance programs. Questions? call 1-800-424-3727.
http://www.astrazeneca-us.com/content/pa... (eligibility)
http://www.astrazeneca-us.com/content/pa... (medicine list)
http://www.astrazeneca-us.com/content/pa... (to apply for PAP)
http://www.astrazeneca-us.com/content/pa... (online application)
3.Bridge to Access
GlaxoSmithKline’s patient assistance program for non-oncology medicines, provides GSK prescription medicines to eligible low-income patients without prescription drug benefits. To apply via phone, call 1-866-PATIENT to receive by fax or mail.
http://www.bridgestoaccess.com/enrollmen... (eligibility)
http://www.bridgestoaccess.com/ProductLi... (medicine list- This list may not be complete. If you do not see your GlaxoSmithKline medicine listed, please call 1-888-825-5249, M-F 8AM-8PM ET.)
http://www.bridgestoaccess.com/forms/enr... (enrollment forms)
http://www.bridgestoaccess.com/getting_p... (how to get your first refill)
http://www.bridgestoaccess.com/getting_p... (how to get subsequent refills)
Each subsequent refill must be requested by calling 1-866-PATIENT at least three weeks before the patient’s existing supply of medicine is completed.
http://www.bridgestoaccess.com/PatientEn... (online form for application)
4. Lilly Direct Patient Assistance Programs
Eli Lilly and Company index of all company programs to assist patients with prescription drug costs. For further details about the program and application materials, please visit the LillyMedicalAnswers website or call toll free 1-877-RX-LILLY (1-877-795-4559)
Lilly’s Medicare answers program
http://www.lilly.com/products/access/dir... (eligibility)
http://www.lillymedicareanswers.com/lill... (medicine list and eligibility)
http://www.lillymedicareanswers.com/pdf/... (application)
Lilly’s Lilly Cares program
Lilly Cares is a patient assistance program provided by Lilly. As part of the company's efforts to provide access to our products for legal U.S. residents regardless of their ability to pay, we created a program to offer free medication, through physicians, to patients who are otherwise unable to obtain our products. Lilly Cares assists patients who are uninsured and whose income is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Most Lilly products are available through the program.
Eligibility is based on the patient's inability to pay and lack of third-party drug payment assistance, including insurance, Medicaid and government, community, or private programs and cannot be eligible for Medicare. Applications are available to anyone and must be completed and signed by the patient and the physician. Patients can download a blank application from the Lilly Cares website or applications can be faxed to you by calling 1-800-545-6962.
http://www.lillycares.com/index.jsp (medicines , incl. Insulin and eligibility)
http://www.lillycares.com/pdf/lilly_care... (application)
Lilly Cares
PO Box 230999
Centerville, VA 20120
1-(800) 545-6962 (phone)
Physician requests should be directed to:
Lilly Cares
P.O. Box 230999
Centreville, VA 20120
1-(800) 545-6962 (phone)
5. MerkHelps
Merck's Prescription Discount Program
This drug discount card helps those without prescription insurance save 15% to 40% on selected Merck medicines. Enrolling in the program is free. There are no income or age requirements but you must be a legal U.S. resident to be eligible. To contact the Merck Patient Assistance Program , call 800-727-5400
8:00 AM–8:00 PM ET, Monday through Friday.Physicians and other healthcare professionals inquiring about the Patient Assistance Program may contact Merck by calling 1-800-994-2111.
http://www.merck.com/merckhelps/uninsure... (Merck Prescription Discount plan for the Uninsured)
http://www.merck.com/merckhelps/patienta... (eligibility)
http://www.merck.com/merckhelps/patienta... (medicine list)
http://www.merck.com/merckhelps/patienta... (application)
6.Novartis Patient Assistance Program
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation's Patient Assistance Program (PAP) provides assistance to patients experiencing financial hardship who have no third party insurance coverage for their medicines. You or your physician can call Novartis at 1-800-277-2254.
http://www.pharma.us.novartis.com/novart... (eligibility and medicine list)
http://www.pharma.us.novartis.com/novart... (assistance for transplant or oncology patients and some other situations with Medicare D recipients) Oncology and transplant patients should call 800-942-3424 and all others should call 800-620-3292.
http://www.pharma.us.novartis.com/novart... (applying…call )
http://www.pharma.us.novartis.com/novart... (online application)
7.Ortho-McNeil, Inc. Patient Assistance Program
Ortho-McNeil provides assistance to patients who, because of financial burden and lack of prescription drug coverage, may have difficulty paying for their treatment. Call a Patient Assistance Program Specialist at 1-800-652-6227, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, Eastern Time.Please call our program at 1-800-652-6227 with any questions regarding the application or enrollment process.
http://www.ortho-mcneil.com/html/comi2/c...
(eligibility)
http://www.ortho-mcneil.com/active/janus... (appplication and list of covered medicines…change to 100% view to read it better)
8. Pfizer Patient Assistance
Pfizer Helpful Answers™
Pfizer Helpful Answers is a family of programs that helps people without prescription save on many Pfizer medicines, no matter their age or income. People with limited incomes might even qualify to get their Pfizer medicines for free. Lower income individuals who have insurance coverage for prescription medicines – such as Medicare, Medicaid or other private insurance – may still be eligible for assistance for their Pfizer medicines if they are experiencing significant financial or medical hardship. For more information, call toll free 1-866-706-2400 visit www.PfizerHelpfulAnswers.com
An index of patient assistance programs offered by Pfizer, Inc. Call: 1-866-776-3700
http://www.pfizer.com/pfizer/subsites/ph... (list of all Pfizer programs for medicine help)
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/page... (overview list of all Pfizer programs for the uninsured)
Pfizer’s Connection to Care
Connection to Care provides Pfizer medicines for free to qualified patients through their doctor's office. Call: 1-866-776-3700…(allows hardship exceptions) Customer Service: Phone 800-707-8990
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/page... (list of medicines)
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/file... (application and covered medicines)
Pfizer Connection To Care
PO BOX 66585
St. Louis, MO 63166-6585
Sharing the Care
Sharing the Care provides Pfizer medicines for free to eligible patients through participating community health centers. To find a health center near you, call the Partnership for Prescription Assistance at 1-888-477-2669, then contact the health center to apply.
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/page... (eligibility)
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/page... (list of medicines)
Pfizer Hospital Partnership program
Free Pfizer medicines through participating hospitals to apply.
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/page... (eligibility)
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/page... (list of medicines)
Pfizer's "Pfizer Pfriends"
This program helps those without prescription insurance save 15% to 50% on most Pfizer medicines at the pharmacy. Enrolling in the program is free. Eligibility and benefit levels will be determined by the applicant's income, depending on individual or family status. You must be a legal U.S. resident to participate. To apply call 1-866-776-3700. 1-877-447-4600
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/page... (program details)
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/page... (list of medicines)
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/file... (application and covered medicines)
Pfizer Pfriends
PO Box 12041
Trenton, NJ 08650-9634.
Pfizer’s First Resource
FirstRESOURCE provides reimbursement and appeals assistance to insured patients. It also provides free Pfizer medicines to eligible uninsured and underinsured patients. There are several different ways to get your medicine, depending on the medicine you take. Free Pfizer medicines plus reimbursement and appeals assistance To learn more and to apply, call 1-877-744-5675.
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/page... (eligibility and medicines)
Pfizer Bridge Program
Free Pfizer medicines plus reimbursement and appeals assistance. Call 1-800-645-1280 to apply in this program
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/page... (eligibility and medicines)
Pfizer RSVP Zyvox, Vfend, Revation program
Free Pfizer medicines plus reimbursement and appeals assistance. Call 1-888-327-7787 for assistance for RSVP
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/page... (eligibility and medicines)
9. Roche U.S. Pharmaceuticals Assistance Program
Roche program providing company drugs, free, to patients who lack prescription coverage and the means to pay for the medications they need. To learn more about the Roche Patient Assistance Foundation and our individual product programs, call our toll-free number 1-877-75ROCHE (877-757-6243).
http://www.rocheusa.com/programs/patient... (some of the medicines listed)
10. Schering-Plough Patient Assistance Programs
Schering-Plough assists patients in securing drug reimbursement as well as providing lifesaving drugs at no cost to people with low incomes through our patient assistance programs.
http://www.schering-plough.com/schering_... (overview)
Schering-Plough Commitment to Care Program
Covers company cancer, hepatitis and anti-fungal drugs. 1-800-521-7157
http://www.schering-plough.com/schering_... (eligibility and medicines)
http://www.schering-plough.com/pdf/commi... (application)
Schering-Plough S-P Cares Program
SP-Cares helps low-income patients who do not have commercial prescription drug insurance coverage. The program also helps low-income Medicare beneficiaries who have spent up to 2% of their household income out of pocket to purchase their prescription medications this year.
The program provides eligible patients with access to Schering-Plough allergy, asthma, dermatology and cardiovascular prescription products (our cancer, hepatitis and anti-fungal drugs are available through the Commitment to Care program). Physicians, patients or their advocates can call the Patient Assistance Program toll free number or click on the link below for an application. The physician and patient then jointly complete the application and return it for review and approval. If approved, up to a three-month supply of the requested product is sent to the physician to be dispensed to the patient in need. In 2006, the program distributed pharmaceuticals free of charge to more than 100,000 patients. To apply for the S-P Cares Patient Assistance Program, patients call toll free: 1-800-656-9485
http://www.schering-plough.com/schering_... (overview)
http://www.schering-plough.com/pdf/patie... (enrollment form)
http://www.schering-plough.com/pdf/physi... (physician medication reorder form)
What are discount pharmacy services?
Some stores have discount pharmacy services. For example, Kmart pharmacies have a 90 day generics program for $15, available anywhere in the country where there is a Kmart pharmacy. Costco, Sam’s Club, Giant Eagle, Meijer’s and BJ’s pharmacies often have competitive prices. Membership is not required to use the pharmacy services. Costco has a mail order pharmacy service, with no additional charges for standard shipping.
Are there patient assistance programs for generic medications?
Yes.
Xubex and RxOutreach both offer patient assistance programs for generic drugs. These programs differ from all other patient assistance programs in that they are not offered by the pharmaceutical manufacturer of the drug. They are programs that include several different generic drugs which are purchased by the company and then made available for a fee to low income individuals. Both companies have income requirements to be eligible and both charge a fee to receive the medication. Xubex charges shipping and handling as well.
1.Rx Outreach ( http://www.rxoutreach.com/?s=2%26amp;e=103
Rx Outreach offers 125 different medications available in a 90 day supply at a cost of either $20, $30 or $40, depending on the medication. In order to be eligible, your household income must be below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level. Rx Outreach information and applications can be found at
http:// www.RxAssist.org (apply for rxoutreach here)
http://www.rxassist.org/faqs/default.cfm... (overview and eligibility)
http://www.rxassist.org/faqs/documents/N... (chart of medications available thru xubex and rx outreach)
Rx Outreach
Express Scripts Specialty Distribution Services, Inc.
PO Box 66536
Saint Louis, MO 63166-6536
Customer Service: 1-800-769-3880
Hours are 7:00 am - 5:30 pm CST Mon-Fri
email: rxoutreach@express-scripts.com
2. Xubex Pharmaceutical Services (http://www.xubex.com/)
Xubex makes 97 medications available and has two pricing levels, depending on the medication: $20/$30 for a 90 day supply, $40/$60 for a 180 day supply and $80/$120for a 360 day supply. Xubex adds a $3.85 shipping and handling fee for each order. 1-866-699-8239.
http://www.xubex.com/
http://www.rxassist.org/faqs/default.cfm... (overview and eligibility)
http://www.rxassist.org/faqs/documents/N... (chart of medications available thru xubex and rx outreach)
Xubex information and applications can be found at
Xubex
P.O. Box 1244
Winter Park, FL 32790-1244
Phone: 407-478-2663
Fax: 407-671-7960
email:info@Xubex.com
Disease Specific Help-
http://www.rxassist.org/providers/docume... (Diseases with support available for copay assistance)
http://www.rxassist.org/providers/docume... (low cost diabetic supplies)
http://www.rxassist.org/providers/docume... (Abbott Diabetes care assistance program)
WHERE CAN I FIND LOW COST DIABETIC SUPPLIES?
Abbott Diabetes Care Patient Assistance Program
This program assists financially disadvantaged individuals who meet certain income criteria. The Abbott Diabetes Care application can be found at http://www.rxassist.org/providers/docume... or call 866-224-8887.
Bayer
Receive your FREE diabetes Care Kit which includes Ascensia® blood glucose meter, Lancet device, carrying case and strips. Must be 14 years of age or older to receive this offer. This offer is open to US Residents only. https://secure.xubex.com/apply/diabetes.... (free diabetes care kit through www.xubex.com)
IPump.org, Inc. (http://www.ipump.org) offers limited reimbursement for diabetes medications, supplies, and insulin to persons who qualify under their "ERMA" (Emergency Request for Medical Assistance) program. They also offer limited monthly financial assistance to qualifying persons to help cover the cost of insulin, diabetes medications and supplies. Persons may only receive financial assistance through one program and no more than once per year. Under their "REDS" program eligible persons may receive certain free diabetes and insulin pump supplies. Contact the Assistance Program Director, program-director@ipump.org for more information about programs currently funded.
Islets of Hope http://www.isletsofhope.com/diabetes/ass... lists comprehensive assistance programs by state, as well as international resources for other countries. Includes private, corporate, and government programs. Click on “Assistance Programs” in their pull-down menu. Islets of hope also has a guidebook describing assistance programs for diabetes supplies, insulin pumps, medication, etc
http://www.isletsofhope.com/pdf/diabetes... (overview and details)
http://www.isletsofhope.com/diabetes/ass... (tips on finding more help for uninsured people in general)
Lilly’s Lilly Cares program
Lilly Cares is a patient assistance program provided by Lilly. As part of the company's efforts to provide access to our products for legal U.S. residents regardless of their ability to pay, we created a program to offer free medication, through physicians, to patients who are otherwise unable to obtain our products. Lilly Cares assists patients who are uninsured and whose income is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Most Lilly products are available through the program.
Eligibility is based on the patient's inability to pay and lack of third-party drug payment assistance, including insurance, Medicaid and government, community, or private programs and cannot be eligible for Medicare. Applications are available to anyone and must be completed and signed by the patient and the physician. Patients can download a blank application from the Lilly Cares website or applications can be faxed to you by calling 1-800-545-6962.
http://www.lillycares.com/index.jsp (medicines , incl. Insulin and eligibility)
http://www.lillycares.com/pdf/lilly_care... (application)
Lilly Cares
PO Box 230999
Centerville, VA 20120
1-(800) 545-6962 (phone)
Physician requests should be directed to:
Lilly Cares
P.O. Box 230999
Centreville, VA 20120
1-(800) 545-6962 (phone)
Novo/Nordisk Diabetes Patient Assistance Program
Patient must be a legal US resident and must not have or qualify for any government prescription coverage such as Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Veteran's Administration or any state or local programs which cover the Novo Nordisk product requested. Patient cannot have nor qualify for any private prescription coverage such as an HMO or PPO.Approved patients will receive a 90-day supply of medication sent to the physician's office. A new application must be submitted with each request. Income documentation is only required annually.
https://www.pparx.org/ViewProgramDetails... (medicine and insulin list)
https://www.pparx.org/resources/2007-03-... (application and eligibility)
Novo Nordisk Patient Assistance Program
PO Box 181640
Louisville, KY 40261
1-(866) 310-7549 (phone)
1-(866) 441-4190 (fax)
How to apply for Medicaid or medicare
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicaidEligibili...
http://www.aarp.org/money/lowincomehelp/...
http://www.rxassist.org/providers/resour... (help with problems with Medicare part D)
For information about Social Security, Medicare, and disability benefits, call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213.
http://www.ssa.gov/
http://www.ssa.gov/disability/profession... (filing Social security disability online)
http://www.disabilityfacts.com/ (SSDI) E -mail: dfacts@earthlink.net
This organization provides information, publications, and workshops on Social Security Disability issues.
http://www.siteboxparking.com/?dp=www.di... (disability resource links)
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-publ... (disability info)
For information about Medicaid, contact your local social service or welfare office. You can also find information about Medicare and Medicaid at
http://www.CMS.gov
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/default.asp?
How To Pay for Mental Health Services
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publicati...
http://depression.about.com/cs/findadoc/...
Additional Public Benefits for Families Raising Children:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/finan...
DENTAL HELP:
Free or low cost dental care United States
http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/53...
http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/den...
FREE AND LOW COST DENTAL HELP FOR DENTURES , BROKEN TEETH , PAIN , ETC.
http://dental-assistance.app-sl-1.aidpag...
Need eyeglasses or eye care?
http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/financiala...
http://www.uniteforsight.org/freeclinics...
How to Get a Free or Low Cost Pap Smear,
The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides free or low cost Pap smears to eligible women across the country. Through this program, uninsured and impoverished women can receive Pap smears at local clinics and doctor's offices.
Here’s a list for every state:
http://cancer.about.com/od/screeningandd...
Low Cost or Free Mammograms and pap tests in your area
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program for low-income women provides free or low-cost mammograms and Pap tests. Find a free or low-cost mammogram and Pap test in your State
http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/cancercontacts/... (free or low cost mammograms and pap by state)
Where can I go to get free or reduced-cost prenatal care?
You can call this number if you need free birth control help, too!
Women in every state can get help to pay for medical care during their pregnancies. This prenatal care can help you have a healthy baby. Every state in the United States has a program to help. Programs give medical care, information, advice and other services important for a healthy pregnancy.
To find out about the program in your state:
·Call 1-800-311-BABY (1-800-311-2229) This toll-free telephone number will connect you to the Health Department in your area code
·For information in Spanish, call 1-800-504-7081
·Call or contact your local Health Department
Community health centers provide health care regardless of your ability to pay and even if you have no health insurance. Find the community health center closest to you. Phone the community health center for more information or to make an appointment.
http://ask.hrsa.gov/pc/ (list of neighbor health centers near you)
Hill-Burton obligated facilities provide free or reduced-cost services to those who are unable to pay. Each facility chooses which services it will provide at no or lowered cost and who will receive them. Eligibility for Hill-Burton is based on family size and income. You may apply at a Hill-Burton obligated facility for free or reduced-cost care either before or after you receive care. Find Hill-Burton obligated facilities. Apply for free or reduced-cost care at the Hill-Burton obligated facility.
Hill Burton Hotline
1-800-638-0742
(1-800-492-0359 in Maryland)
In 1946, Congress passed a law that gave hospitals, nursing homes and other health facilities grants and loans for construction and modernization. In return, they agreed to provide a reasonable volume of services to persons unable to pay and to make their services available to all persons residing in the facility’s area. The program stopped providing funds in 1997, but about 300 health care facilities nationwide are still obligated to provide free or reduced-cost care.
http://www.hrsa.gov/help/default.htm (list of Hill Burton obligated facilities by state)
State medical assistance programs help people with incomes under certain limits pay for prescription medications, visits to the doctor, hospitalizations, and insurance premiums. Each program is different and not all States have medical assistance programs. Contact your local department of social services or a local hospital's social worker to see if your State has a program and if you might be eligible to apply.
Rotary Clubs, which provide humanitarian and educational assistance
Elks Clubs, which provide charitable activities that benefit youth and veterans
Shriners, which offer need-based treatment for children at Shriners hospitals throughout the country
Kiwanis Clubs, which conduct fund-raising events and projects to help the community and especially children
Religious organizations
In many areas, nonprofit or special interest groups such as those listed above can sometimes provide financial assistance or help with fund-raising. In addition, some local governments may have special trusts set up to help people in need. You can find out more about such groups at your local library or your local city or county government's health and human services office.
Medication Information
Medication side effects and actions and interactions
http://www.costco.com/Pharmacy/frameset.... (Costco)
PDR online (medications , effects and side effects)
http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/rxdru... (rx)
http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/otcdr... (OTC)
http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdru... (herbal)
http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdru... (nutritional supplements)
Reply:Medicare should cover that. He may have some type of Medicare Supplemental insurance too. Also, check with the American Cancer Society for other resources in your area.
Best wishes
My dad was just diagnosed with lymphoma cancer, he is 65, will Medicare pay for most or all of his treatments?
here is a bunch of links about financial help with medical bills..I include all of them ...sort thru and find the ones that apply to you...
Financial Assistance Links for Cancer
Amercian Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org
BTS Cares
http://www.tbts.org
Cancer Care, Inc.
http://www.cancercare.org
Cancer Fund of America
http://www.cfoa.org
The Candlelighter's Childhood Cancer Foundation
http://www.candlelighters.org
Children's Emergency Relief Foundation %26amp; Children's Wish Foundation Intl.
http://www.childrenswish.org
Genentech Access to Care Foundation
http://www.spoconline.com
Hill-Burton Free Health Care
http://www.hrsa.gov
Medicine Program
http://www.themedicineprogram.com
National Association for the Terminally Ill
http://www.terminallyill.org
National Children's Cancer Society
http://www.children-cancer.com
Patient Advocate Foundation
http://www.patientadvocate.org
http://www.copays.org
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Financial Aid for Health care for uninsured people
Consumer Guides for Getting and Keeping Insurance
http://www.healthinsuranceinfo.net/ (by state)
When you don’t have money to get the care you need:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/finan...
http://ask.hrsa.gov/pc/
http://www.omhrc.gov/templates/browse.as...
http://www.hrsa.gov/help/default.htm
http://www.thefrugallife.com/medicalalte...
http://www.google.com/search?q=Free+Low+...
Free and low cost prescription medication: http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?section... (national alliance for mental illness)
http://www.themedicineprogram.com/links.... (the medicine program)
https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php (partnership for prescription alliance)
http://www.rxassist.org/providers/resour... (resource list of help)
AIDS and HIV medication help
1. Abbott Virology Patient Assistance Program:
Due to the life-threatening nature of HIV infection, the complexity of overall care, and the critical need for continuity of antiretroviral therapy, the Abbott Virology PAP was designed with several unique attributes. These provisions ensure that patients impacted by HIV have access to Abbott’s two protease inhibitors. Eligibility criteria vary by medication.Call (800) 222-6885 or visit https://www.pparx.org/ViewProgramDetails... (medicines and eligibility)
Abbott Virology Patient Assistance Program
D-31C, AP52
200 Abbott Park Road
Abbott Park, IL 60064-6214
1-(800) 222-6885 (phone)
1-(866) 483-1305 (fax)
2. Roche HIV Therapy Assistance program
Roche Patient Assistance Foundation at 1-877-75-ROCHE.
https://www.pparx.org/ViewProgramDetails... (medicines and eligibility)
3. PPA list of programs
https://www.pparx.org/ViewCompanies.php (list of PPA programs by company and states)
Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA)
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance brings together America's pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need through the public or private program that's right for them. Many will get them free or nearly free.
https://www.pparx.org/ViewCompanies.php (list of programs by company and states)
Together Rx
A FREE prescription-savings card for eligible residents of the United States and Puerto Rico who have no prescription drug coverage. A public service program created and sponsored by a group of some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies.This drug discount card is sponsored by 10 major pharmaceutical companies--Abbott Laboratories, AstraZeneca, Bristol Meyers Squibb, Glaxo Smith Kline, Johnson %26amp; Johnson, Novartis, Pfizer, Sanofi Aventis, Takeda and TAP Pharmaceuticals. The card is free and offers a 25%-40%* discount on over 300 brand-name and generic prescription drugs as well as other prescription products, such as glucose test strips.
To apply you cannot be eligible for Medicare, cannot have prescription drug coverage (public or private), must have a household income equal to or less than $30,000 for one person, $40,000 for a family of two, $50,000 for a family of three, $60,000 for a family of four or $70,000 for a family of five and must be a legal US resident. For more information call 1-800-444-4106 or visit:
http://www.togetherrxaccess.com/about.ht... (Together Access- prescription help for the uninsured)
http://www.togetherrxaccess.com/druglist... (medicines list…click on letters to the left to find your med)
http://www.togetherrxaccess.com/pdf/TRx_... (application)
RXAssist - Patient Assistance Center
RxAssist offers a comprehensive database of these patient assistance programs, as well as practical tools, news, and articles so that health care professionals and patients can find the information they need.
RxHope
RxHope is the only patient assistance Internet initiative financially supported by PhRMA (Pharmaceutical and Research Manufacturers of America) and participating pharmaceutical companies.
NeedyMeds.com
NeedyMeds provides information for people who need help with the cost of medicine and other healthcare expenses.
AARP State-by-State, Plan-by-Plan List of Pharmacy Assistance Programs
http://www.aarp.org/bulletin/prescriptio... (list of plans by AARP)
Retail outlets programs-
http://www.rxassist.org/providers/docume... (K-Mart low cost generics list)
http://www.rxassist.org/providers/docume... (Target low cost generics list)
http://i.walmart.com/i/if/hmp/fusion/gen... (Walmart/ Sam’s club low cost generics list)
http://www.rxassist.org/providers/docume... (RxOutreach/Xubex low cost generics list)
Drug Company programs-
Individual Company Patient Assistance Programs
1.Abbott Patient Assistance Program
The Abbott Patient Assistance Program (PAP) provides Abbott medications, at no cost, to patients in financial need.1-866-972-7863 or fax at 1-866-207-2786.
http://www.abbott.com/global/url/content... (eligibility)
http://www.rxassist.org/providers/docume... (application for PAP)
Abbott Patient Assistance Program
1420 Harbor Bay Parkway
Alameda, CA 94502
Eligibility for the Abbott Virology Patient Assistance Program:
Due to the life-threatening nature of HIV infection, the complexity of overall care, and the critical need for continuity of antiretroviral therapy, the Abbott Virology PAP was designed with several unique attributes. These provisions ensure that patients impacted by HIV have access to Abbott’s two protease inhibitors. Eligibility criteria vary by medication.
For more information about this program, call (800) 222-6885 or visit https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php
Abbott Diabetes Care Patient Assistance Program
The Abbott Diabetes Care Patient Assistance Program offers assistance on blood glucose meters and strips to low-income patients in the United States. In 2006, more than 5,200 patients were approved for assistance at a retail value of approximately $425,000. We donated nearly 3,500 blood glucose meters and more than 35,000 boxes of blood glucose strips. Customer Care Phone Number (888) 522-5226. Office Phone Number(510) 749-5400
Write Us:
Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc
1360 South Loop Road
Alameda, CA 94502
For more information about this program, visit www.abbottdiabetescare.com.
Ross Patient Assistance Program
The Ross Patient Assistance Program offers assistance on metabolic and nutritional products to low-income or uninsured patients in the United States. In 2006, nearly 2,000 patients received products valued at more than $900,000.1-888-4PPA-NOW (477-2669)
For more information about this program, visit www.pparx.org.
2.AstraZeneca Patient Assistance Program
AstraZeneca's assistance programs. Questions? call 1-800-424-3727.
http://www.astrazeneca-us.com/content/pa... (eligibility)
http://www.astrazeneca-us.com/content/pa... (medicine list)
http://www.astrazeneca-us.com/content/pa... (to apply for PAP)
http://www.astrazeneca-us.com/content/pa... (online application)
3.Bridge to Access
GlaxoSmithKline’s patient assistance program for non-oncology medicines, provides GSK prescription medicines to eligible low-income patients without prescription drug benefits. To apply via phone, call 1-866-PATIENT to receive by fax or mail.
http://www.bridgestoaccess.com/enrollmen... (eligibility)
http://www.bridgestoaccess.com/ProductLi... (medicine list- This list may not be complete. If you do not see your GlaxoSmithKline medicine listed, please call 1-888-825-5249, M-F 8AM-8PM ET.)
http://www.bridgestoaccess.com/forms/enr... (enrollment forms)
http://www.bridgestoaccess.com/getting_p... (how to get your first refill)
http://www.bridgestoaccess.com/getting_p... (how to get subsequent refills)
Each subsequent refill must be requested by calling 1-866-PATIENT at least three weeks before the patient’s existing supply of medicine is completed.
http://www.bridgestoaccess.com/PatientEn... (online form for application)
4. Lilly Direct Patient Assistance Programs
Eli Lilly and Company index of all company programs to assist patients with prescription drug costs. For further details about the program and application materials, please visit the LillyMedicalAnswers website or call toll free 1-877-RX-LILLY (1-877-795-4559)
Lilly’s Medicare answers program
http://www.lilly.com/products/access/dir... (eligibility)
http://www.lillymedicareanswers.com/lill... (medicine list and eligibility)
http://www.lillymedicareanswers.com/pdf/... (application)
Lilly’s Lilly Cares program
Lilly Cares is a patient assistance program provided by Lilly. As part of the company's efforts to provide access to our products for legal U.S. residents regardless of their ability to pay, we created a program to offer free medication, through physicians, to patients who are otherwise unable to obtain our products. Lilly Cares assists patients who are uninsured and whose income is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Most Lilly products are available through the program.
Eligibility is based on the patient's inability to pay and lack of third-party drug payment assistance, including insurance, Medicaid and government, community, or private programs and cannot be eligible for Medicare. Applications are available to anyone and must be completed and signed by the patient and the physician. Patients can download a blank application from the Lilly Cares website or applications can be faxed to you by calling 1-800-545-6962.
http://www.lillycares.com/index.jsp (medicines , incl. Insulin and eligibility)
http://www.lillycares.com/pdf/lilly_care... (application)
Lilly Cares
PO Box 230999
Centerville, VA 20120
1-(800) 545-6962 (phone)
Physician requests should be directed to:
Lilly Cares
P.O. Box 230999
Centreville, VA 20120
1-(800) 545-6962 (phone)
5. MerkHelps
Merck's Prescription Discount Program
This drug discount card helps those without prescription insurance save 15% to 40% on selected Merck medicines. Enrolling in the program is free. There are no income or age requirements but you must be a legal U.S. resident to be eligible. To contact the Merck Patient Assistance Program , call 800-727-5400
8:00 AM–8:00 PM ET, Monday through Friday.Physicians and other healthcare professionals inquiring about the Patient Assistance Program may contact Merck by calling 1-800-994-2111.
http://www.merck.com/merckhelps/uninsure... (Merck Prescription Discount plan for the Uninsured)
http://www.merck.com/merckhelps/patienta... (eligibility)
http://www.merck.com/merckhelps/patienta... (medicine list)
http://www.merck.com/merckhelps/patienta... (application)
6.Novartis Patient Assistance Program
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation's Patient Assistance Program (PAP) provides assistance to patients experiencing financial hardship who have no third party insurance coverage for their medicines. You or your physician can call Novartis at 1-800-277-2254.
http://www.pharma.us.novartis.com/novart... (eligibility and medicine list)
http://www.pharma.us.novartis.com/novart... (assistance for transplant or oncology patients and some other situations with Medicare D recipients) Oncology and transplant patients should call 800-942-3424 and all others should call 800-620-3292.
http://www.pharma.us.novartis.com/novart... (applying…call )
http://www.pharma.us.novartis.com/novart... (online application)
7.Ortho-McNeil, Inc. Patient Assistance Program
Ortho-McNeil provides assistance to patients who, because of financial burden and lack of prescription drug coverage, may have difficulty paying for their treatment. Call a Patient Assistance Program Specialist at 1-800-652-6227, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, Eastern Time.Please call our program at 1-800-652-6227 with any questions regarding the application or enrollment process.
http://www.ortho-mcneil.com/html/comi2/c...
(eligibility)
http://www.ortho-mcneil.com/active/janus... (appplication and list of covered medicines…change to 100% view to read it better)
8. Pfizer Patient Assistance
Pfizer Helpful Answers™
Pfizer Helpful Answers is a family of programs that helps people without prescription save on many Pfizer medicines, no matter their age or income. People with limited incomes might even qualify to get their Pfizer medicines for free. Lower income individuals who have insurance coverage for prescription medicines – such as Medicare, Medicaid or other private insurance – may still be eligible for assistance for their Pfizer medicines if they are experiencing significant financial or medical hardship. For more information, call toll free 1-866-706-2400 visit www.PfizerHelpfulAnswers.com
An index of patient assistance programs offered by Pfizer, Inc. Call: 1-866-776-3700
http://www.pfizer.com/pfizer/subsites/ph... (list of all Pfizer programs for medicine help)
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/page... (overview list of all Pfizer programs for the uninsured)
Pfizer’s Connection to Care
Connection to Care provides Pfizer medicines for free to qualified patients through their doctor's office. Call: 1-866-776-3700…(allows hardship exceptions) Customer Service: Phone 800-707-8990
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/page... (list of medicines)
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/file... (application and covered medicines)
Pfizer Connection To Care
PO BOX 66585
St. Louis, MO 63166-6585
Sharing the Care
Sharing the Care provides Pfizer medicines for free to eligible patients through participating community health centers. To find a health center near you, call the Partnership for Prescription Assistance at 1-888-477-2669, then contact the health center to apply.
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/page... (eligibility)
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/page... (list of medicines)
Pfizer Hospital Partnership program
Free Pfizer medicines through participating hospitals to apply.
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/page... (eligibility)
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/page... (list of medicines)
Pfizer's "Pfizer Pfriends"
This program helps those without prescription insurance save 15% to 50% on most Pfizer medicines at the pharmacy. Enrolling in the program is free. Eligibility and benefit levels will be determined by the applicant's income, depending on individual or family status. You must be a legal U.S. resident to participate. To apply call 1-866-776-3700. 1-877-447-4600
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/page... (program details)
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/page... (list of medicines)
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/file... (application and covered medicines)
Pfizer Pfriends
PO Box 12041
Trenton, NJ 08650-9634.
Pfizer’s First Resource
FirstRESOURCE provides reimbursement and appeals assistance to insured patients. It also provides free Pfizer medicines to eligible uninsured and underinsured patients. There are several different ways to get your medicine, depending on the medicine you take. Free Pfizer medicines plus reimbursement and appeals assistance To learn more and to apply, call 1-877-744-5675.
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/page... (eligibility and medicines)
Pfizer Bridge Program
Free Pfizer medicines plus reimbursement and appeals assistance. Call 1-800-645-1280 to apply in this program
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/page... (eligibility and medicines)
Pfizer RSVP Zyvox, Vfend, Revation program
Free Pfizer medicines plus reimbursement and appeals assistance. Call 1-888-327-7787 for assistance for RSVP
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com/page... (eligibility and medicines)
9. Roche U.S. Pharmaceuticals Assistance Program
Roche program providing company drugs, free, to patients who lack prescription coverage and the means to pay for the medications they need. To learn more about the Roche Patient Assistance Foundation and our individual product programs, call our toll-free number 1-877-75ROCHE (877-757-6243).
http://www.rocheusa.com/programs/patient... (some of the medicines listed)
10. Schering-Plough Patient Assistance Programs
Schering-Plough assists patients in securing drug reimbursement as well as providing lifesaving drugs at no cost to people with low incomes through our patient assistance programs.
http://www.schering-plough.com/schering_... (overview)
Schering-Plough Commitment to Care Program
Covers company cancer, hepatitis and anti-fungal drugs. 1-800-521-7157
http://www.schering-plough.com/schering_... (eligibility and medicines)
http://www.schering-plough.com/pdf/commi... (application)
Schering-Plough S-P Cares Program
SP-Cares helps low-income patients who do not have commercial prescription drug insurance coverage. The program also helps low-income Medicare beneficiaries who have spent up to 2% of their household income out of pocket to purchase their prescription medications this year.
The program provides eligible patients with access to Schering-Plough allergy, asthma, dermatology and cardiovascular prescription products (our cancer, hepatitis and anti-fungal drugs are available through the Commitment to Care program). Physicians, patients or their advocates can call the Patient Assistance Program toll free number or click on the link below for an application. The physician and patient then jointly complete the application and return it for review and approval. If approved, up to a three-month supply of the requested product is sent to the physician to be dispensed to the patient in need. In 2006, the program distributed pharmaceuticals free of charge to more than 100,000 patients. To apply for the S-P Cares Patient Assistance Program, patients call toll free: 1-800-656-9485
http://www.schering-plough.com/schering_... (overview)
http://www.schering-plough.com/pdf/patie... (enrollment form)
http://www.schering-plough.com/pdf/physi... (physician medication reorder form)
What are discount pharmacy services?
Some stores have discount pharmacy services. For example, Kmart pharmacies have a 90 day generics program for $15, available anywhere in the country where there is a Kmart pharmacy. Costco, Sam’s Club, Giant Eagle, Meijer’s and BJ’s pharmacies often have competitive prices. Membership is not required to use the pharmacy services. Costco has a mail order pharmacy service, with no additional charges for standard shipping.
Are there patient assistance programs for generic medications?
Yes.
Xubex and RxOutreach both offer patient assistance programs for generic drugs. These programs differ from all other patient assistance programs in that they are not offered by the pharmaceutical manufacturer of the drug. They are programs that include several different generic drugs which are purchased by the company and then made available for a fee to low income individuals. Both companies have income requirements to be eligible and both charge a fee to receive the medication. Xubex charges shipping and handling as well.
1.Rx Outreach ( http://www.rxoutreach.com/?s=2%26amp;e=103
Rx Outreach offers 125 different medications available in a 90 day supply at a cost of either $20, $30 or $40, depending on the medication. In order to be eligible, your household income must be below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level. Rx Outreach information and applications can be found at
http:// www.RxAssist.org (apply for rxoutreach here)
http://www.rxassist.org/faqs/default.cfm... (overview and eligibility)
http://www.rxassist.org/faqs/documents/N... (chart of medications available thru xubex and rx outreach)
Rx Outreach
Express Scripts Specialty Distribution Services, Inc.
PO Box 66536
Saint Louis, MO 63166-6536
Customer Service: 1-800-769-3880
Hours are 7:00 am - 5:30 pm CST Mon-Fri
email: rxoutreach@express-scripts.com
2. Xubex Pharmaceutical Services (http://www.xubex.com/)
Xubex makes 97 medications available and has two pricing levels, depending on the medication: $20/$30 for a 90 day supply, $40/$60 for a 180 day supply and $80/$120for a 360 day supply. Xubex adds a $3.85 shipping and handling fee for each order. 1-866-699-8239.
http://www.xubex.com/
http://www.rxassist.org/faqs/default.cfm... (overview and eligibility)
http://www.rxassist.org/faqs/documents/N... (chart of medications available thru xubex and rx outreach)
Xubex information and applications can be found at
Xubex
P.O. Box 1244
Winter Park, FL 32790-1244
Phone: 407-478-2663
Fax: 407-671-7960
email:info@Xubex.com
Disease Specific Help-
http://www.rxassist.org/providers/docume... (Diseases with support available for copay assistance)
http://www.rxassist.org/providers/docume... (low cost diabetic supplies)
http://www.rxassist.org/providers/docume... (Abbott Diabetes care assistance program)
WHERE CAN I FIND LOW COST DIABETIC SUPPLIES?
Abbott Diabetes Care Patient Assistance Program
This program assists financially disadvantaged individuals who meet certain income criteria. The Abbott Diabetes Care application can be found at http://www.rxassist.org/providers/docume... or call 866-224-8887.
Bayer
Receive your FREE diabetes Care Kit which includes Ascensia® blood glucose meter, Lancet device, carrying case and strips. Must be 14 years of age or older to receive this offer. This offer is open to US Residents only. https://secure.xubex.com/apply/diabetes.... (free diabetes care kit through www.xubex.com)
IPump.org, Inc. (http://www.ipump.org) offers limited reimbursement for diabetes medications, supplies, and insulin to persons who qualify under their "ERMA" (Emergency Request for Medical Assistance) program. They also offer limited monthly financial assistance to qualifying persons to help cover the cost of insulin, diabetes medications and supplies. Persons may only receive financial assistance through one program and no more than once per year. Under their "REDS" program eligible persons may receive certain free diabetes and insulin pump supplies. Contact the Assistance Program Director, program-director@ipump.org for more information about programs currently funded.
Islets of Hope http://www.isletsofhope.com/diabetes/ass... lists comprehensive assistance programs by state, as well as international resources for other countries. Includes private, corporate, and government programs. Click on “Assistance Programs” in their pull-down menu. Islets of hope also has a guidebook describing assistance programs for diabetes supplies, insulin pumps, medication, etc
http://www.isletsofhope.com/pdf/diabetes... (overview and details)
http://www.isletsofhope.com/diabetes/ass... (tips on finding more help for uninsured people in general)
Lilly’s Lilly Cares program
Lilly Cares is a patient assistance program provided by Lilly. As part of the company's efforts to provide access to our products for legal U.S. residents regardless of their ability to pay, we created a program to offer free medication, through physicians, to patients who are otherwise unable to obtain our products. Lilly Cares assists patients who are uninsured and whose income is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Most Lilly products are available through the program.
Eligibility is based on the patient's inability to pay and lack of third-party drug payment assistance, including insurance, Medicaid and government, community, or private programs and cannot be eligible for Medicare. Applications are available to anyone and must be completed and signed by the patient and the physician. Patients can download a blank application from the Lilly Cares website or applications can be faxed to you by calling 1-800-545-6962.
http://www.lillycares.com/index.jsp (medicines , incl. Insulin and eligibility)
http://www.lillycares.com/pdf/lilly_care... (application)
Lilly Cares
PO Box 230999
Centerville, VA 20120
1-(800) 545-6962 (phone)
Physician requests should be directed to:
Lilly Cares
P.O. Box 230999
Centreville, VA 20120
1-(800) 545-6962 (phone)
Novo/Nordisk Diabetes Patient Assistance Program
Patient must be a legal US resident and must not have or qualify for any government prescription coverage such as Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Veteran's Administration or any state or local programs which cover the Novo Nordisk product requested. Patient cannot have nor qualify for any private prescription coverage such as an HMO or PPO.Approved patients will receive a 90-day supply of medication sent to the physician's office. A new application must be submitted with each request. Income documentation is only required annually.
https://www.pparx.org/ViewProgramDetails... (medicine and insulin list)
https://www.pparx.org/resources/2007-03-... (application and eligibility)
Novo Nordisk Patient Assistance Program
PO Box 181640
Louisville, KY 40261
1-(866) 310-7549 (phone)
1-(866) 441-4190 (fax)
How to apply for Medicaid or medicare
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicaidEligibili...
http://www.aarp.org/money/lowincomehelp/...
http://www.rxassist.org/providers/resour... (help with problems with Medicare part D)
For information about Social Security, Medicare, and disability benefits, call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213.
http://www.ssa.gov/
http://www.ssa.gov/disability/profession... (filing Social security disability online)
http://www.disabilityfacts.com/ (SSDI) E -mail: dfacts@earthlink.net
This organization provides information, publications, and workshops on Social Security Disability issues.
http://www.siteboxparking.com/?dp=www.di... (disability resource links)
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-publ... (disability info)
For information about Medicaid, contact your local social service or welfare office. You can also find information about Medicare and Medicaid at
http://www.CMS.gov
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/default.asp?
How To Pay for Mental Health Services
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publicati...
http://depression.about.com/cs/findadoc/...
Additional Public Benefits for Families Raising Children:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/finan...
DENTAL HELP:
Free or low cost dental care United States
http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/53...
http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/den...
FREE AND LOW COST DENTAL HELP FOR DENTURES , BROKEN TEETH , PAIN , ETC.
http://dental-assistance.app-sl-1.aidpag...
Need eyeglasses or eye care?
http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/financiala...
http://www.uniteforsight.org/freeclinics...
How to Get a Free or Low Cost Pap Smear,
The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides free or low cost Pap smears to eligible women across the country. Through this program, uninsured and impoverished women can receive Pap smears at local clinics and doctor's offices.
Here’s a list for every state:
http://cancer.about.com/od/screeningandd...
Low Cost or Free Mammograms and pap tests in your area
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program for low-income women provides free or low-cost mammograms and Pap tests. Find a free or low-cost mammogram and Pap test in your State
http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/cancercontacts/... (free or low cost mammograms and pap by state)
Where can I go to get free or reduced-cost prenatal care?
You can call this number if you need free birth control help, too!
Women in every state can get help to pay for medical care during their pregnancies. This prenatal care can help you have a healthy baby. Every state in the United States has a program to help. Programs give medical care, information, advice and other services important for a healthy pregnancy.
To find out about the program in your state:
·Call 1-800-311-BABY (1-800-311-2229) This toll-free telephone number will connect you to the Health Department in your area code
·For information in Spanish, call 1-800-504-7081
·Call or contact your local Health Department
Community health centers provide health care regardless of your ability to pay and even if you have no health insurance. Find the community health center closest to you. Phone the community health center for more information or to make an appointment.
http://ask.hrsa.gov/pc/ (list of neighbor health centers near you)
Hill-Burton obligated facilities provide free or reduced-cost services to those who are unable to pay. Each facility chooses which services it will provide at no or lowered cost and who will receive them. Eligibility for Hill-Burton is based on family size and income. You may apply at a Hill-Burton obligated facility for free or reduced-cost care either before or after you receive care. Find Hill-Burton obligated facilities. Apply for free or reduced-cost care at the Hill-Burton obligated facility.
Hill Burton Hotline
1-800-638-0742
(1-800-492-0359 in Maryland)
In 1946, Congress passed a law that gave hospitals, nursing homes and other health facilities grants and loans for construction and modernization. In return, they agreed to provide a reasonable volume of services to persons unable to pay and to make their services available to all persons residing in the facility’s area. The program stopped providing funds in 1997, but about 300 health care facilities nationwide are still obligated to provide free or reduced-cost care.
http://www.hrsa.gov/help/default.htm (list of Hill Burton obligated facilities by state)
State medical assistance programs help people with incomes under certain limits pay for prescription medications, visits to the doctor, hospitalizations, and insurance premiums. Each program is different and not all States have medical assistance programs. Contact your local department of social services or a local hospital's social worker to see if your State has a program and if you might be eligible to apply.
Rotary Clubs, which provide humanitarian and educational assistance
Elks Clubs, which provide charitable activities that benefit youth and veterans
Shriners, which offer need-based treatment for children at Shriners hospitals throughout the country
Kiwanis Clubs, which conduct fund-raising events and projects to help the community and especially children
Religious organizations
In many areas, nonprofit or special interest groups such as those listed above can sometimes provide financial assistance or help with fund-raising. In addition, some local governments may have special trusts set up to help people in need. You can find out more about such groups at your local library or your local city or county government's health and human services office.
Medication Information
Medication side effects and actions and interactions
http://www.costco.com/Pharmacy/frameset.... (Costco)
PDR online (medications , effects and side effects)
http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/rxdru... (rx)
http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/otcdr... (OTC)
http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdru... (herbal)
http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdru... (nutritional supplements)
Reply:Medicare should cover that. He may have some type of Medicare Supplemental insurance too. Also, check with the American Cancer Society for other resources in your area.
Best wishes
Is it possible to have multiple lymphoma symptoms, yet still not have/get it?
A friend of mine has many symptoms related to Hodgkin's Disease and/or Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma..
-occasional mild night sweats
-mild anemia
-joint pain
-lymphadenopathy (small lymph nodes in the both armpits and neck)
-tiredness
-last winter she had unexplained weight loss and loss of appetite, but that seems to be resolved as she's eating fine and has gained some weight back
The thing is, a few months ago, a few CT scans and ultrasounds of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis have proven "unremarkable" save for the small lymph nodes.
But the thing is, the other symptoms still remain. We were starting to think she might just be alright, but then the joint pain kicked in a week or so ago. She's going to see her physician in a few days, but I was wondering if anyone else had any insight on this matter as to what could be going on, or if there are other possiblities?
Is it possible to have multiple lymphoma symptoms, yet still not have/get it?
I would listen to her doctors, and stay in constant touch with them. There are indolent [slow-growing] types of lymphoma. Have her keep a journal of all symptoms, or anything else unusual. You often forget all that when you're in the doctor's office.
Here's where you'll find the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
Reply:First and foremost, if she doesnt trust the opinion of her docs then maybe she needs to seek a second opinion.
Also, aside from the lymph nodes, and given she is under the care of an oncologist, the rest of her symptoms are really not that bad. The anemia is probably just a lack of iron intake and the tiredness is a result of the anemia. Has she tried taking iron supplements? Everyone gets joint. Has she ever had any injuries or does she have arthritus, does the whether affect this? The winter thing could have been depression. And everyone has night sweats on occasion.
I would say she's probably fine. HOWEVER, she knows her body better than anyone. If she seriously doesnt trust her doc's opinion she should get a second opinion
Reply:lots of different diseases cause symptoms similar to those of lymphoma. Sarcoidosis, for example, causes all the symptoms you mentioned including growing lymph nodes and night sweats that come and go. Lupus and other autoimmune diseases also cause symptoms similar to lymphoma. If the Dr is unable to find the cancer after 12-18 months of consistent symptoms my advice is to start looking hard at non-cancer causes for the symptoms. good luck
-occasional mild night sweats
-mild anemia
-joint pain
-lymphadenopathy (small lymph nodes in the both armpits and neck)
-tiredness
-last winter she had unexplained weight loss and loss of appetite, but that seems to be resolved as she's eating fine and has gained some weight back
The thing is, a few months ago, a few CT scans and ultrasounds of her chest, abdomen, and pelvis have proven "unremarkable" save for the small lymph nodes.
But the thing is, the other symptoms still remain. We were starting to think she might just be alright, but then the joint pain kicked in a week or so ago. She's going to see her physician in a few days, but I was wondering if anyone else had any insight on this matter as to what could be going on, or if there are other possiblities?
Is it possible to have multiple lymphoma symptoms, yet still not have/get it?
I would listen to her doctors, and stay in constant touch with them. There are indolent [slow-growing] types of lymphoma. Have her keep a journal of all symptoms, or anything else unusual. You often forget all that when you're in the doctor's office.
Here's where you'll find the best info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes
Reply:First and foremost, if she doesnt trust the opinion of her docs then maybe she needs to seek a second opinion.
Also, aside from the lymph nodes, and given she is under the care of an oncologist, the rest of her symptoms are really not that bad. The anemia is probably just a lack of iron intake and the tiredness is a result of the anemia. Has she tried taking iron supplements? Everyone gets joint. Has she ever had any injuries or does she have arthritus, does the whether affect this? The winter thing could have been depression. And everyone has night sweats on occasion.
I would say she's probably fine. HOWEVER, she knows her body better than anyone. If she seriously doesnt trust her doc's opinion she should get a second opinion
Reply:lots of different diseases cause symptoms similar to those of lymphoma. Sarcoidosis, for example, causes all the symptoms you mentioned including growing lymph nodes and night sweats that come and go. Lupus and other autoimmune diseases also cause symptoms similar to lymphoma. If the Dr is unable to find the cancer after 12-18 months of consistent symptoms my advice is to start looking hard at non-cancer causes for the symptoms. good luck
Can enlarged lymph gland be painfull and still be lymphoma?????
I have enlarged lymph nodes in neck, soreness under arms and get very cold and have cold sweats.
I am having a needle biospy soon on the subminular gland on the left side of my neck.
My question is can lymphoma be painfull.
My glands are tender but they are checking to see if lymphoma.
I read taht usually they are painless but has anyone been told they have cancer and there lymph glands were sore, not painless?
Thanks i'v had them for 10 months now and they have grown but not rapidly but over 1cm now.
thanks for your answers
Can enlarged lymph gland be painfull and still be lymphoma?????
Hi Melsky, how are you doing ?
I keep thinking of you after your first question.
So what is your diagnosis ?
About your question, All type of cancer include lymphoma can be symptomatic or asymptomatic, can be painful or painless.
I really hope it's not lymphoma. Hope it's nothing.
My pray for you.
Reply:Any thing is possible. But do not get ahead of your self. Infections of the lymph nodes is not all that uncommon.
I am having a needle biospy soon on the subminular gland on the left side of my neck.
My question is can lymphoma be painfull.
My glands are tender but they are checking to see if lymphoma.
I read taht usually they are painless but has anyone been told they have cancer and there lymph glands were sore, not painless?
Thanks i'v had them for 10 months now and they have grown but not rapidly but over 1cm now.
thanks for your answers
Can enlarged lymph gland be painfull and still be lymphoma?????
Hi Melsky, how are you doing ?
I keep thinking of you after your first question.
So what is your diagnosis ?
About your question, All type of cancer include lymphoma can be symptomatic or asymptomatic, can be painful or painless.
I really hope it's not lymphoma. Hope it's nothing.
My pray for you.
Reply:Any thing is possible. But do not get ahead of your self. Infections of the lymph nodes is not all that uncommon.
My cat was just biopsied for lymphoma. I am waiting for results. He is not eating/drinking. What should I do?
My cat was just tested for lymphoma. The ultrasound showed his liver %26amp; kidneys with many nodes %26amp; very enlarged. I am waiting for results of the biopsy. He is not eating or drinking and is very uncomfortable %26amp; is protecting his underbelly. What should I do RIGHT now?
My cat was just biopsied for lymphoma. I am waiting for results. He is not eating/drinking. What should I do?
Not eating is'nt so bad but not drinking is, keep encouraging him with water and fone the vet!!
Reply:Plan for his funeral. That happened to mine too. A few more weeks and that's it.
They can put an IV and keep it alive for a few more days, but that's it.
Love it, pet it and say good bye to each other.
Reply:try a small syringe to force it too but sounds either still sedated or on the long run to heaven
Reply:take them to the vet asap
Reply:make sure that he is drinking, don't need him dehydrating on you. syringe feed it to him if need be, call your vet to see if there is anything that you can do.
Reply:This might sound weird, but I have a friend whose cat has trouble eating, and she gives him a little bit of pot.
Reply:When we had cats in the hospital that wouldn't eat we tried a couple of things (OK many things, but here are a couple for you).
Meat baby food- we warmed it just a bit.
Ensure the vanilla flavored. With the Ensure you can use a syringe and force feed him by placing it in his cheek pouch (you don't want to put it in the back of his mouth) or even just on the tongue. You can do the same with some water also.
Good luck, I hope things turn out well.
Reply:During the last few weeks of his life, I used an eyedropper to feed a combination of molasses and water to a very sick cat. It was about the only thing I could get into him.
Have you tried offering tuna water to your cat? The old cat in question did drink that longer than he did everything else on his own. I ordinarily wouldn't suggest this, but your kitty is in an emergency situation.
Reply:Drinking is more the issue right now. What about an eye dropper filled with water and putting in the corner of her cheek. At least if he gets some water he won't become dehydrated. What does the vet say regarding him not drinking? I'm sorry your pet is so sick..
flowers baby
My cat was just biopsied for lymphoma. I am waiting for results. He is not eating/drinking. What should I do?
Not eating is'nt so bad but not drinking is, keep encouraging him with water and fone the vet!!
Reply:Plan for his funeral. That happened to mine too. A few more weeks and that's it.
They can put an IV and keep it alive for a few more days, but that's it.
Love it, pet it and say good bye to each other.
Reply:try a small syringe to force it too but sounds either still sedated or on the long run to heaven
Reply:take them to the vet asap
Reply:make sure that he is drinking, don't need him dehydrating on you. syringe feed it to him if need be, call your vet to see if there is anything that you can do.
Reply:This might sound weird, but I have a friend whose cat has trouble eating, and she gives him a little bit of pot.
Reply:When we had cats in the hospital that wouldn't eat we tried a couple of things (OK many things, but here are a couple for you).
Meat baby food- we warmed it just a bit.
Ensure the vanilla flavored. With the Ensure you can use a syringe and force feed him by placing it in his cheek pouch (you don't want to put it in the back of his mouth) or even just on the tongue. You can do the same with some water also.
Good luck, I hope things turn out well.
Reply:During the last few weeks of his life, I used an eyedropper to feed a combination of molasses and water to a very sick cat. It was about the only thing I could get into him.
Have you tried offering tuna water to your cat? The old cat in question did drink that longer than he did everything else on his own. I ordinarily wouldn't suggest this, but your kitty is in an emergency situation.
Reply:Drinking is more the issue right now. What about an eye dropper filled with water and putting in the corner of her cheek. At least if he gets some water he won't become dehydrated. What does the vet say regarding him not drinking? I'm sorry your pet is so sick..
flowers baby
My 16 year old dog has lymphoma....what can we expect?
We just found out that my dog, Lucky, has lymphoma. She is a mixed golden lab and german shepard. She is also almost 16 years old. She has these extremely large swollen lymph nodes and it seems like they are getting bigger. The doctor recommended that we not give her chemo because she is so old, but he said we should give her steroids. So, we have, but she doesn't seem to be getting any better. She also has been falling down a lot. Suddenly, she would fall and start peeing all over herself. Other than that, she still seems happy and normal. What can we do? What can we expect? Please tell me. I have had her since I was 5 years old (and I'm 21) and this has been really hard for me...
My 16 year old dog has lymphoma....what can we expect?
Lymphoma is very hard to deal with. Pred will help, but it's no cure. Sometimes with steroids you are just buying some time. They also drink a lot therefore they have to urinate a lot more. That's why she may have more accidents. To live to be 16 is excellent especially for a larger size dog. It sounds like she has lived a great life and you're trying to help her as much as you can. Just keep her comfortable for now and you will know when it is time. What I usually tell people is to think of her most favorite thing to do in the whole world, and when she doesn't want to do it anymore, you'll know it's time. I'm very sorry for your situation and I will keep you in my thoughts.
Reply:I'm sorry to hear about your dog, lymphoma is extremely difficult to live with, even with chemotherapy. Steroid therapy will do little to help her, I'm afraid, and I would recommend saying goodbye before she suffers any more. She will continue to worsen, as you know, until she stops eating. Most lymphoma patients, if allowed to die from the cancer, die of starvation.
If it were my dog, I would spend another day or two reminiscing with her, and then make an appointment to put her to sleep. She has been with you for so long, she deserves a comfortable end.
Reply:I've been there and it's hard. You're asking a question, but I think you know the answer. Pay her lots of attention, pet her, and enjoy her. It's hard.
Reply:I am so sorry to hear about your dog. You really just have to think of the quality of the dog's life, and if it's being compromised, it might be time to let her go. I know it's hard to hear, but you should really just make the last part of her life wonderful, and let her go onto the rainbow bridge. Whatever you decide, you've given her 16 wonderful years and she'll love you always just like you'll love her!
Reply:I'm so very sorry. She is like your sister and baby all rolled into one. Don't even consider the chemo. Your vet is right. She would suffer horribly from it, and the outcome would be the same. If she is still eating, and still happy, then spend time making memories. When she is not happy and not comfortable, then allow her to go to sleep in your arms as painlessly as possible. You are so very blessed to have had her this long. 16 years...... This dog has been well taken care of and loved. The life expectancy is almost half of that number for most big dogs.
The steroids will not help take down the swelling from the cancer. They are just being used as a desperate attempt by a wonderful vet to try to take down some of the swelling.
Reply:I am going through the same thing right now with my 12 year old black lab. I've done nothing but cry for the last 4 days. I don't think I'm going to put her through chemo at the age of 12. There is an herbal supplement my vet told me about that has shown success. It's called Artemisinin and you can find it online at Holleypharma.com. Ask your vet about it. I think I'm going to try that along with prednisone and omega 3's and hope she lives a little longer. The second I see her start to suffer, I will have to make the decision because I love her too much. I would suggest to you that since your dog is 16 you do the same. It's the hardest thing in the world but she led a wonderful life. I'm crying even typing this.... Good luck to you.
My 16 year old dog has lymphoma....what can we expect?
Lymphoma is very hard to deal with. Pred will help, but it's no cure. Sometimes with steroids you are just buying some time. They also drink a lot therefore they have to urinate a lot more. That's why she may have more accidents. To live to be 16 is excellent especially for a larger size dog. It sounds like she has lived a great life and you're trying to help her as much as you can. Just keep her comfortable for now and you will know when it is time. What I usually tell people is to think of her most favorite thing to do in the whole world, and when she doesn't want to do it anymore, you'll know it's time. I'm very sorry for your situation and I will keep you in my thoughts.
Reply:I'm sorry to hear about your dog, lymphoma is extremely difficult to live with, even with chemotherapy. Steroid therapy will do little to help her, I'm afraid, and I would recommend saying goodbye before she suffers any more. She will continue to worsen, as you know, until she stops eating. Most lymphoma patients, if allowed to die from the cancer, die of starvation.
If it were my dog, I would spend another day or two reminiscing with her, and then make an appointment to put her to sleep. She has been with you for so long, she deserves a comfortable end.
Reply:I've been there and it's hard. You're asking a question, but I think you know the answer. Pay her lots of attention, pet her, and enjoy her. It's hard.
Reply:I am so sorry to hear about your dog. You really just have to think of the quality of the dog's life, and if it's being compromised, it might be time to let her go. I know it's hard to hear, but you should really just make the last part of her life wonderful, and let her go onto the rainbow bridge. Whatever you decide, you've given her 16 wonderful years and she'll love you always just like you'll love her!
Reply:I'm so very sorry. She is like your sister and baby all rolled into one. Don't even consider the chemo. Your vet is right. She would suffer horribly from it, and the outcome would be the same. If she is still eating, and still happy, then spend time making memories. When she is not happy and not comfortable, then allow her to go to sleep in your arms as painlessly as possible. You are so very blessed to have had her this long. 16 years...... This dog has been well taken care of and loved. The life expectancy is almost half of that number for most big dogs.
The steroids will not help take down the swelling from the cancer. They are just being used as a desperate attempt by a wonderful vet to try to take down some of the swelling.
Reply:I am going through the same thing right now with my 12 year old black lab. I've done nothing but cry for the last 4 days. I don't think I'm going to put her through chemo at the age of 12. There is an herbal supplement my vet told me about that has shown success. It's called Artemisinin and you can find it online at Holleypharma.com. Ask your vet about it. I think I'm going to try that along with prednisone and omega 3's and hope she lives a little longer. The second I see her start to suffer, I will have to make the decision because I love her too much. I would suggest to you that since your dog is 16 you do the same. It's the hardest thing in the world but she led a wonderful life. I'm crying even typing this.... Good luck to you.
To all the Hodgkin's lymphoma survivors. Please help me understand these questions.?
My 18 year old daughter was diagnosed with hodgkins lymphoma and is stage 4. She has decided enfactically that she does not want to do any more chemo but wants to do alternative meds. Her own donorship of stem cell transplant didn't work. The doctors gave up to less than a year or a little more to live. Can anyone help me with advice into saving her life. Her doctor told her there are other options and further treatment. If there are other options in saving her life why doesn't she take them? A very Desperate mom here. Any why do people such as herself put all her trust in God (not that I am not questioning him) in curing her if she doesnt take the treatment? I understand there is not cure for her cancer unless its death. Im not trying to be negative. I just want to understand why. Yes I do support her. Time is of the essence here.
To all the Hodgkin's lymphoma survivors. Please help me understand these questions.?
This is a question that can only be answered by one's self after they have gone through treatment. I almost refused my last treatment. I did a cord blood transplant for aml. I am only 24 and have dealing with this for 2.5 years. Its not fun pretty happy or sexy, all the things people my age should be. I was going to my hosp's clinic for blood transfusions while my friends were sleeping in from last nights party. The nurses were pulling me off the floor out of my own puke while my friends were at the beach. I only have a handful of friends that I actually talk to now simply bc I have lost touch bc of a lack of common things to talk about
So remember when you were 18, except only instead of having fun going to school or whatever you were doing, you were as sick as your daughter. Tell me you wouldnt consider it?
Reply:Treatment is the way to go. All we know through science was revealed to us by God anyway. You are not being unfaithful to seek treatment. You are right, time is running out. Best wishes to you and your daughter.
Reply:I really don't have the answers, I take my sister to whatever she needs to do and try to be supportive. I let her say whatever she needs to say.
I've talked to her about God and heaven and try to help her see the flip side of whatever negativity she's dealing with.
Sometimes I sit in the Chemo (stage 4) room at her request (last year she had to do it on her own, now she always wants me there) We have had some pretty good conversations in Chemo they tell me how it is as a patient and I tell them how it is as a caregiver. Her first round of Chemo this year made her sick, white blood cells dropped, temp shot up she had to be hospitalized. Now the Dr says they have the dosage regulated good, (one size doesn't fit all) she thinks because she's not getting sick the chemo must not be working.
What do I know? I know people with cancer think the worse. I know that sick people get tired of being picked, probed, stuck, treated and pitied (friend died of ALS last year refused all life sustaining treatment) Sick people lose the will to fight, the will to live because they don't like the quality of life and doctors can't promise them healing from the treatments.
People who truly believe in God know that if the healing doesn't happen in Earth, everlasting (no sickness) life is in Heaven.
My sister has always been the kind of person that everyone wanted to please, the kind of person that you say what do YOU want to do? so when we say that now it doesn't sound like we're just being nice bcuz she's sick. We talk about living and current events and try to help her have the best quality of life.
Reply:she trusts in God, she's very strong. and i would advise you to be strong too. i know someone who was diagnosed with it. By the grace of Almighty God she's doing remarkably well now after almost 2 years. yes, she trusted God and her oncologist. its never too late. this is something only the survivors can feel and think. leave it to God. in time everything will be OK. find a good oncologist. leave everything to him. if the doctor knows the other options and treatment would work, let him discuss it with your daughter. you just give her all the support and love she needs. always be there for her. i hope she does well. my heart goes out for her. she's not alone. we are all with her. if you need more help or info i can get that person to contact you directly. let me know asap.
To all the Hodgkin's lymphoma survivors. Please help me understand these questions.?
This is a question that can only be answered by one's self after they have gone through treatment. I almost refused my last treatment. I did a cord blood transplant for aml. I am only 24 and have dealing with this for 2.5 years. Its not fun pretty happy or sexy, all the things people my age should be. I was going to my hosp's clinic for blood transfusions while my friends were sleeping in from last nights party. The nurses were pulling me off the floor out of my own puke while my friends were at the beach. I only have a handful of friends that I actually talk to now simply bc I have lost touch bc of a lack of common things to talk about
So remember when you were 18, except only instead of having fun going to school or whatever you were doing, you were as sick as your daughter. Tell me you wouldnt consider it?
Reply:Treatment is the way to go. All we know through science was revealed to us by God anyway. You are not being unfaithful to seek treatment. You are right, time is running out. Best wishes to you and your daughter.
Reply:I really don't have the answers, I take my sister to whatever she needs to do and try to be supportive. I let her say whatever she needs to say.
I've talked to her about God and heaven and try to help her see the flip side of whatever negativity she's dealing with.
Sometimes I sit in the Chemo (stage 4) room at her request (last year she had to do it on her own, now she always wants me there) We have had some pretty good conversations in Chemo they tell me how it is as a patient and I tell them how it is as a caregiver. Her first round of Chemo this year made her sick, white blood cells dropped, temp shot up she had to be hospitalized. Now the Dr says they have the dosage regulated good, (one size doesn't fit all) she thinks because she's not getting sick the chemo must not be working.
What do I know? I know people with cancer think the worse. I know that sick people get tired of being picked, probed, stuck, treated and pitied (friend died of ALS last year refused all life sustaining treatment) Sick people lose the will to fight, the will to live because they don't like the quality of life and doctors can't promise them healing from the treatments.
People who truly believe in God know that if the healing doesn't happen in Earth, everlasting (no sickness) life is in Heaven.
My sister has always been the kind of person that everyone wanted to please, the kind of person that you say what do YOU want to do? so when we say that now it doesn't sound like we're just being nice bcuz she's sick. We talk about living and current events and try to help her have the best quality of life.
Reply:she trusts in God, she's very strong. and i would advise you to be strong too. i know someone who was diagnosed with it. By the grace of Almighty God she's doing remarkably well now after almost 2 years. yes, she trusted God and her oncologist. its never too late. this is something only the survivors can feel and think. leave it to God. in time everything will be OK. find a good oncologist. leave everything to him. if the doctor knows the other options and treatment would work, let him discuss it with your daughter. you just give her all the support and love she needs. always be there for her. i hope she does well. my heart goes out for her. she's not alone. we are all with her. if you need more help or info i can get that person to contact you directly. let me know asap.
Lsm results not comfirmed but high suspicious of lymphoma, but....?
am up 4 a biopsy of lymph nodes in neck. I'm told its malignant.
last report. the worry of high grade b andt cell lymphoma as well as hodgkins. can some one tell me what t cells cd4:cd8 ratio 10.2 means. I know there are a lot lymphomas and they cant tell which it is till they take it out. does anyone have similar results and know what they ended up with.
Lsm results not comfirmed but high suspicious of lymphoma, but....?
First of all each patient is individual so try to not compare . Wait for the final pathology report and then send it for a second opinion at a reputable place like Mayo, MD Anderson or NIH.
I know you are stressed but dont panic now. Prayers will be with you
last report. the worry of high grade b andt cell lymphoma as well as hodgkins. can some one tell me what t cells cd4:cd8 ratio 10.2 means. I know there are a lot lymphomas and they cant tell which it is till they take it out. does anyone have similar results and know what they ended up with.
Lsm results not comfirmed but high suspicious of lymphoma, but....?
First of all each patient is individual so try to not compare . Wait for the final pathology report and then send it for a second opinion at a reputable place like Mayo, MD Anderson or NIH.
I know you are stressed but dont panic now. Prayers will be with you
Anybody ever had or have Lymphoma?
If you have or had lymphoma,,,could you share your story and the symptoms you had gotten from start to end?
Anybody ever had or have Lymphoma?
Looking back, it turns out I had many classic symptoms, but chalked them up to other causes. I had night sweats, fatigue, unexplained wt loss,recurrent cough/infection. I chalked it up to being overweight, out of shape and other causes. None was really bad enough to send me to the doctor.
On Xmas eve 2005, I was operating my subway train (New York City Transit) when, to make a long story short, a man ended up on the tracks and the train hit him As a result, we get a full medical exam. The doctor found a enlarged liver and spleen. Further followup CT scans showed lymphoma. I saw a oncologist/hematologist who ran further tests including a PET scan, blood work, bone marrow biopsy and a surgical biopsy of a lymph node in my L axilla. The ultimate diagnosis was B Cell follicular NHL. I immediately started intensive R-CHOP, since it was already at stage 4. After about 8 cycles, I was pretty much all clear. Unfortunately less than a year later it was back. I went to Sloan Kettering for a clinical trial that started in Jan 07 and ran til July 07. While it did beat back the disease, it did not eliminate it. They have been "watching and waiting" since then. I just found out yesterday that they want me back on Rituxan this week to try and beat it back a little more. I am in nursing school and graduate in May, so they are willing to not do heavy duty therapy until I graduate, if possible. The rituxan is kind of a stop gap measure for now.
I pretty much feel fine. All through both rounds of chemo I worked and went to school. I has varied side effects, but they will differ from person to person. I didn't lose my hair and nausea was limited and I think I vomitted once.
I am not sure if or what kind of lymphoma you have, but treatment options and prognosis is different for all. My lymphoma is indolent. It grows very slow, so often diagnosis is not made until very late (stage 4) because it shows no signs symptoms sometimes until very late. The good news is that it is easily treated. The bad is that it is not curable.
Ultimately they are preping me for a stem cell transplant, which they hope to do after I graduate in May.
If you have lymphoma, I suggest you seek treatment at a major cancer center. Cutting edge treatment and clinical trials are they way to go. The links below also offer great info, resources, financial aid, referals, support etc. The LRF(lymphoma.org) also has a great peer suppoprt service where they link you up with someone (near you if you want) who has been through it and can be of support.
Good luck.
wall flower
Anybody ever had or have Lymphoma?
Looking back, it turns out I had many classic symptoms, but chalked them up to other causes. I had night sweats, fatigue, unexplained wt loss,recurrent cough/infection. I chalked it up to being overweight, out of shape and other causes. None was really bad enough to send me to the doctor.
On Xmas eve 2005, I was operating my subway train (New York City Transit) when, to make a long story short, a man ended up on the tracks and the train hit him As a result, we get a full medical exam. The doctor found a enlarged liver and spleen. Further followup CT scans showed lymphoma. I saw a oncologist/hematologist who ran further tests including a PET scan, blood work, bone marrow biopsy and a surgical biopsy of a lymph node in my L axilla. The ultimate diagnosis was B Cell follicular NHL. I immediately started intensive R-CHOP, since it was already at stage 4. After about 8 cycles, I was pretty much all clear. Unfortunately less than a year later it was back. I went to Sloan Kettering for a clinical trial that started in Jan 07 and ran til July 07. While it did beat back the disease, it did not eliminate it. They have been "watching and waiting" since then. I just found out yesterday that they want me back on Rituxan this week to try and beat it back a little more. I am in nursing school and graduate in May, so they are willing to not do heavy duty therapy until I graduate, if possible. The rituxan is kind of a stop gap measure for now.
I pretty much feel fine. All through both rounds of chemo I worked and went to school. I has varied side effects, but they will differ from person to person. I didn't lose my hair and nausea was limited and I think I vomitted once.
I am not sure if or what kind of lymphoma you have, but treatment options and prognosis is different for all. My lymphoma is indolent. It grows very slow, so often diagnosis is not made until very late (stage 4) because it shows no signs symptoms sometimes until very late. The good news is that it is easily treated. The bad is that it is not curable.
Ultimately they are preping me for a stem cell transplant, which they hope to do after I graduate in May.
If you have lymphoma, I suggest you seek treatment at a major cancer center. Cutting edge treatment and clinical trials are they way to go. The links below also offer great info, resources, financial aid, referals, support etc. The LRF(lymphoma.org) also has a great peer suppoprt service where they link you up with someone (near you if you want) who has been through it and can be of support.
Good luck.
wall flower
Anyone have any information on lymphoma cervical cancer?
My friend was just diagnosed with cervical cancer (lymphoma) we are under the understanding that it is very rare and if anyone has any info..please let me know..thank you
Anyone have any information on lymphoma cervical cancer?
Yes, it is rare, and certain a very serious condition. It will require irradiation and or chemotherapy. However it does regress for unknown reasons on its own. We used to implant radium needles as a means of treatment but newer therapy usually uses chemotherapy. Maintain a good diet, and in my theory, high in vegetables of the cabbage family...broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, kohlrabis and cabbage...they seem effective as an anti-neoplastic agent...however at present I have no definite proof but they do no harm. Chemo is harsh on the system and the better the general health, the less severe the effects. If you have other questions...ask.
Reply:okay, i'm pretty sure you're mixing up something of what they told you.
Cervical cancer is not lymphoma. The two are very different. She may have a cervical tumor secondary to lymphoma, or a lymphoma secondary to cervical cancer, but either alone are not synonymous with each other.
Cervical carcinoma is 99% of the time caused by the HPV virus (virus that causes genital warts). It is the third biggest cancer killer of women in the US. Regular pap smears are done to rule it out, and if caught early enough, can be very treatable. However, if not treated, it is particularly dangerous and easy to spread to other areas of the body.
Lymphoma is a malignant cancer of the white cells in your body, and is pretty much the same thing as leukemia. It causes the white blood cells produced to be defective and destructive.
Lymphoma is a particularly serious diagnosis, as it is a very aggressive cancer, and must be treated aggressively. Any cancer which has spread and caused a secondary cancer (mestasteses), is likely to have a bad outcome, as the spread may become more widespread.
More details would help if you have them--and if you post more information i'd be happy to write a more detailed explanation, but this is the most basic information on both conditions.
Reply:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymphoma
Hope this helps...
And lots of prayers....Good Luck to your friend. :)
Cervical survivor of Almost 3 yrs:)
Reply:Cervical Cancer is not lymphoma
It usually is Carcinoma in situ
or Squamous cell carcinoma.
It isn't not very rare.
It is usually cause by the STD HPV
Reply:I know one person, alive seven years later.
Cervical lymphoma generally has a good prognosis, with an overall median survival of 4 years.
This is a rare condition and requires at least expert consultation if not treatment.
Reply:Please see the webpages for more details on Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Reply:I can help. Your friend's body is going to be very depleted of minerals and vitamins and this is what she needs to be able to heal and to have strength during chemo. I also know of natural cures for cancer that could save her from going through chemo in the first place. I need to chat with her to be able to pinpoint what to do, but I can help.
please email me for more info, my name is Melinda.
Reply:In all my years in medicine I never encountered a lymphoma of the cervix. Did it spread from regional lymph nodes?
Reply:Try this site for info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes to you and your friend/
Reply:Visit my website
www. zeolitesfordetox. com/ davidlawrence
Read the testimonials and news target
Email for more info
davrlaw@yahoo. com
Hope this helps
Anyone have any information on lymphoma cervical cancer?
Yes, it is rare, and certain a very serious condition. It will require irradiation and or chemotherapy. However it does regress for unknown reasons on its own. We used to implant radium needles as a means of treatment but newer therapy usually uses chemotherapy. Maintain a good diet, and in my theory, high in vegetables of the cabbage family...broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, kohlrabis and cabbage...they seem effective as an anti-neoplastic agent...however at present I have no definite proof but they do no harm. Chemo is harsh on the system and the better the general health, the less severe the effects. If you have other questions...ask.
Reply:okay, i'm pretty sure you're mixing up something of what they told you.
Cervical cancer is not lymphoma. The two are very different. She may have a cervical tumor secondary to lymphoma, or a lymphoma secondary to cervical cancer, but either alone are not synonymous with each other.
Cervical carcinoma is 99% of the time caused by the HPV virus (virus that causes genital warts). It is the third biggest cancer killer of women in the US. Regular pap smears are done to rule it out, and if caught early enough, can be very treatable. However, if not treated, it is particularly dangerous and easy to spread to other areas of the body.
Lymphoma is a malignant cancer of the white cells in your body, and is pretty much the same thing as leukemia. It causes the white blood cells produced to be defective and destructive.
Lymphoma is a particularly serious diagnosis, as it is a very aggressive cancer, and must be treated aggressively. Any cancer which has spread and caused a secondary cancer (mestasteses), is likely to have a bad outcome, as the spread may become more widespread.
More details would help if you have them--and if you post more information i'd be happy to write a more detailed explanation, but this is the most basic information on both conditions.
Reply:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymphoma
Hope this helps...
And lots of prayers....Good Luck to your friend. :)
Cervical survivor of Almost 3 yrs:)
Reply:Cervical Cancer is not lymphoma
It usually is Carcinoma in situ
or Squamous cell carcinoma.
It isn't not very rare.
It is usually cause by the STD HPV
Reply:I know one person, alive seven years later.
Cervical lymphoma generally has a good prognosis, with an overall median survival of 4 years.
This is a rare condition and requires at least expert consultation if not treatment.
Reply:Please see the webpages for more details on Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Reply:I can help. Your friend's body is going to be very depleted of minerals and vitamins and this is what she needs to be able to heal and to have strength during chemo. I also know of natural cures for cancer that could save her from going through chemo in the first place. I need to chat with her to be able to pinpoint what to do, but I can help.
please email me for more info, my name is Melinda.
Reply:In all my years in medicine I never encountered a lymphoma of the cervix. Did it spread from regional lymph nodes?
Reply:Try this site for info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes to you and your friend/
Reply:Visit my website
www. zeolitesfordetox. com/ davidlawrence
Read the testimonials and news target
Email for more info
davrlaw@yahoo. com
Hope this helps
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