Dear Jorie: Many on the MOL line feel that MD Anderson is the best facility
in your area. I have attatched a list of where you can call to acquire the
information needed. First call NCI and ask specificaly if their is some
kind of fund set up for children who can not afford hospitalization. I
would also suggest that you sister may be able to get madicad, if she is in
the poverty level (16,000) and under gross income and food stamps to get
them on their feet. I would then call MD Anderson Hos. and get all the
information you can, plus do ask if they have an endowment fund that would
pay for the medical bills. The American Cancer society just recently stated
that they help with medical bills for cancer. It may be that you will have
to get funding from several sources in order to cover such expenses. I pray
I have been of help to you, Sincerely, Lillian. Should you have more
questions; just ask.
-----Original Message-----
From: Jori Parks <jparks@caprock-spur.com>
To: mol-cancer@lists.meds.com <mol-cancer@lists.meds.com>
Date: Friday, March 13, 1998 7:16 PM
>Dear Sir:
>
>My 11year old niece was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. She lives
>in Lubbock Texas. I have heard so many people tell me that she should be
>treated at MD Anderson because it is the best. However, my sister-in-law
>had just been laid off from her job with benefits when this happened. She
>was in the process of looking for new insurance when Christel got sick. So
>now they have no medical insurance and barely enough money to pay the bills
>and keep food on the table. Is she still able to receive treatment at MD
>Anderson or will she have to settle for indigent care in Lubbock? And if
>she is eligible for treatment, is there a Ronald McDonald House or some
>place that her mother could stay while they are there? Please answer this
>e-mail as soon as humanly possible and thank you so much for your time.
>Thanks Again.
>Jori Parks
>
>jparks@caprock-spur.com
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