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Ruby the Liberal

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10. I am sorry to hear this
Sun Sep 21, 2014, 09:34 AM
Sep 2014

Please ask the surgeon's office if the medical center employs Nurse Navigators. They are medical project managers who help coordinate appointments, help with questions you don't know to ask, and help with support. One was assigned to me on the day of my diagnosis as part of the treatment plan and she was a godsend in helping keep me organized.

I would be very surprised if there weren't cancer support groups available where she will be getting chemo (and rads?). The challenge might be in the timing - they may only meet during hours when you are at work or need to be home with your wife. Wishing you both the best outcome.

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I don't know where else to go [View all] onethatcares Sep 2014 OP
You are sure in a tough situation! As is your wife. CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2014 #1
I am so sorry about your wife's illness... YvonneCa Sep 2014 #2
I'm so sorry you and your wife are going through this. My first suggestion would Nay Sep 2014 #3
thanks so very much for everything onethatcares Sep 2014 #4
DU is a great place to vent... YvonneCa Sep 2014 #5
This forum is a great start but I encourage you to look for specific ... slipslidingaway Sep 2014 #6
I've been looking at the American Cancer site onethatcares Sep 2014 #7
When I was first diagnosed... YvonneCa Sep 2014 #8
our sons are onethatcares Sep 2014 #9
Is there any chance she would qualify for.... YvonneCa Sep 2014 #11
presently, of all things onethatcares Sep 2014 #12
It is tough, but sometimes support comes from unlikely places ... slipslidingaway Sep 2014 #13
thank you onethatcares Sep 2014 #14
I needed to tell you this onethatcares Sep 2014 #16
So happy to hear you found a site ... slipslidingaway Sep 2014 #17
I am sorry to hear this Ruby the Liberal Sep 2014 #10
You're in my thoughts. You both are. Solly Mack Sep 2014 #15
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