Guest guest Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Well SteveUnfortunately I understand all too well! I'm sure that I have said - I've already had a liver resection (last April) and didn't even make it past my first semi-annual Ultra Sound. I'm now just waiting to be called about another CT Scan somewhere near the end of this month or early next. Then, if it is what everyone actually expects it to be (another tumour), I go straight to the surgeon for a consult.You are so fortunate to be in the competent hands of the Mayo Clinic. Not that I have any concern about my own care; but - it's the Mayo Clinic. The surgeon that I mentioned is also a transplant surgeon; so, although I don't really care for his bedside manner, I sure appreciate the fact that I'm seeing the best.Gloria Gloria I wish I could tell you that my Liver is not cirrhotic, but unfortunately, it is. They tell me that I have to go for two years without the cancer returning before I would be able to have a Liver transplant. The good thing is that I have been stable for four years now with my current Liver state, The Hep team at Mayo Clinic are right there following me through this whole thing. I feel pretty confident that I will come through this and be okay, with the exception of the inconvenience of the stoma thing. Love you all!RHSteve From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Gloria Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2011 11:30 PM Subject: Re: [ ] insurance help SteveI am Canadian, so I am no help about someone in need of insurance of course.However, I am sorry about your bladder cancer!! Please tell me that your liver is not cirrhotic?? If they are wanting to totally remove your bladder, they must think that the cancer will be stopped right there. I certainly will keep you in my prayers for that.Luv Gloria Happy New Year to everyone, I hope it will be better for everyone!I have a question about those with no insurance who have to have some hospital work done. This is for someone I know who has no insurance but is in need of some pretty necessary medical procedures. I thought I would ask and see if there is anything out there somewhere that offers help with something like that.myself, I have been diagnosed with Bladder cancer now, on top of the HCV. They are wanting to remove my bladder in a few weeks! no fun!RHSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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