Dear Ruth,
this is on a personal note, but maybe now is the time to bring up those
medical benefits that every, every survivor can take advantage of from
the U.S. Government if they have worked up to 5 years prior to their
diagnosis. My question to you, Ruth, are you on medicare, no matter what
age you are? I will go into detail how you can be covered by any HMO or
facility if you meet the qualifications of the medicare program. Just a
suggestion. There may be those that may be interested here and if you
are I would be more than glad to share. I know the government, both
Social Security Administration and the State of California Employment
Develpment Dept was, in my Barbs case.
Take care and God Bless
marty auslander
Ruth Devine wrote:
>
> Hi Lillian,
> Still trying to catch up with things. No I'm not married, single by
> choice. When I got diagnosed my daughter decided to come and stay with me
> for awhile. I'm really grateful that she did, but things are not working
> out too well. She came for all the wrong reasons and neither of us were
> prepared for each other. She hoping to leave by the end of May.
> I'm having quite a dillemma as to what I'll do. I have only lived in this
> area about 2 1/2 yrs and don't have any family or many close friends here.
> My health insurance is a HMO and they are telling me they won't provide
> covereage if I move out of state. I have several places I could go, but
> can't give up the insurance. Am going to do more calling next week, then if
> I still don't get anywhere, I will start a serious campaign to try to get
> help.
> It only makes sense to me that the costs would be the same or less to the
> insurance company if I am getting care at home and not have to depend
> others.
> Will keep you updated.
> Ruth
>
> ----------
> > I was sorry to hear the chemo took more out of you this time; but that you
> > are feeling better. Is it the fatigue one hear's so much about that put
> you
> > down? So you will be the great MOLER MYSTERY WOMEN, huh? Great and Ruth
> we
> > enjoy having you with us. This is one great group of people and we are
> so
> > fortunate to have each other. Are you married? I was wondering if you
> had
> > someone to help you when you come home from a treatment? Sure hope so.
> > Take care, your friend, Lillian
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Ruth Devine <drruth@onlinemac.com>
> > To: mol-cancer@lists.meds.com <mol-cancer@lists.meds.com>
> > Date: Friday, April 24, 1998 12:24 AM
> > Subject: Re: [MOL] Re: Hillary Clinton Wanna Be......
> >
> >
> > >Hi Lillian,
> > >Am finally getting around to replying to some messages! Had chemo on the
> > >14th and it knocked me down for a week. Went out yesterday for the first
> > >time. It seemed to be a little rougher this time (my 3rd treatment) but
> > >when I bounced back, I felt better than I did before. I think that's a
> > >good sign and may have been worth a little rougher week.
> > >I had to go to a different office in a different town, (same onc) for
> this
> > >treatment. Much bigger and sounds like a more typical chemo treatment
> > >setup with recliners, tv's, vcr's and other creature comforts. They even
> > >had wig catalogs so I took a copy of the TLC and I think the other was
> > >Paula Jones. Did some ordering today so am anxious for my new looks to
> > >arrive! Have only had my Hillary look, but soon will become the mystery
> > >woman!
> > >Have tried to keep up with everyone's postings. Really enjoy the jokes
> and
> > >it's so heart warming to feel the comradare here on MOL. Will talk with
> > >you soon.\
> > >Ruth
> > >
> > >----------
> > >> Dear Hillary, excuse me, I meant Ruth ! The wig sounds great and
> having
> > a
> > >> few will keep you occupied when folks turn their head and say "was that
> > >> Ruth? I thought she had brown hair? Replied: " No dear, she's a
> redhead"
> > >and
> > >> Ruth will go skipping off tee heeing all the way home! Keep your sense
> > of
> > >> humor, it will get you through just about anything life puts on your
> > >plate.
> > >> Glad your on board. Your friend, Lillian
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> -----Original Message-----
> > >> From: Ruth Devine <drruth@onlinemac.com>
> > >> To: firefly <firefly@islc.net>
> > >> Date: Sunday, April 12, 1998 1:00 PM
> > >> Subject: Re: Happy Easter!
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> >Lillian,
> > >> >Sorry I didn't receive your card. How thoughtful of you to think of
> me!
> > >> >Happy Easter to you! I have been having some problems with my mail -
> > >have
> > >> >sent some messages and they just seem to disappear. I did end up
> buying
> > >a
> > >> >wig from a medical supply specializing in hair prothesis. Don't know
> if
> > >> >insurance will cover, but had dr. give me a precription and am going
> to
> > >> >submit. I went with a completly different style than I had worn and
> am
> > >> >having fun with it. My daughter and I call it my Hillary Clinton do.
> > >> >That's not to mean I am a Hillary Clinton wanna be (heaven forbid).
> The
> > >do
> > >> >just seemed to appeal to me. I am one of those excessive
> personalities
> > >> >where one is never enough, so I am considering other types of hair
> > >pieces.
> > >> >Really glad I found MOL. Didn't interact much at first (guess it took
> > >some
> > >> >getting used to traveling this road) but am certainly grateful to all
> of
> > >> >you who have brightened my days with your optimism and humor and
> allowed
> > >me
> > >> >to share in your most personal thoughts.
> > >> >Ruth
> > >> >
> > >> >----------
> > >> >> Dear Ruth: I had sent you an Easter card; however it was returned
> to
> > >me
> > >> >> twice. Saw your messages tonight and jotted down your e-mail
> address.
> > > I
> > >> >> was glad to see their is someone else with the same dx as you.
> > >Everyone
> > >> >on
> > >> >> line are truly wonderful people; but somehow when someone has the
> > exact
> > >> >same
> > >> >> thing as you do, you speak the same language instead of a similar
> > >> >language.
> > >> >> Did you find a wig? They have really gone up in price, it used to
> be
> > >> that
> > >> >> folks owned two or three wigs. Oh, will your medical insurance pay
> > for
> > >> >your
> > >> >> wig? I had breast cancer and they pay for a prosthesis and 2 bras
> > >> yearly.
> > >> >> I wish it was 6 bras and 1 prosthesis every 2 years! Can't win...
> > >We're
> > >> >> happy your with us, although it would be nice under a different
> > >> >circumstance
> > >> >> and do have a happy Easter. Your friend, Lillian
> > >> >> -
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