Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Simulation
I'm playing phone tag with the lady who is supposed to set up my, as she calls it, "simulation", which should take about an hour and involves yet another CAT scan. Then, I think, they hang me upside down by my big toes, tickle me, and pour coffee into a part of my body it doesn't belong! Really, I read it on the Internet, so I'm sure it's true.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Set up
Hello, all, obviously I'm still in process of setting this up so please bare with me. Let me give you a little background on my situation.
I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma - NS, Stage IIA in July of '08. At
the time even though my wife and daughter both had health insurance, I did
not. I work for my family's small business and they do not offer "benefits"
such as health care, and I didn't think I could afford to pay for it yet.
Well, of course, it turned out I couldn't afford not to have it once the
bills started to arrive. It has been stressful enough just dealing with the
cancer and all that entails for anyone, but to go through it with no
insurance, has been doubly difficult. I am fortunate enough to have had
help from family and friends, but the total amount involved is so huge, it
hasn't paid for all of it. Now my credit has naken a nose dive; I'm hoping
we won't have to file for bankruptcy as I've heard so many have done in
similar circumstances. My wife, Theresa, and I have done our best to assure
our daughter, Madeleine, 11, that as she starts junior high (earlier this
year) she doesn't need to be concerned about Daddy's health. We tell her
I'll be just fine and not to worry, which is sort of "whistling in the dark"
for us. Also, this ordeal has introduced us to the best in our friends and
family, with their outpouring of generosity and love. It has restored our
faith in the goodness of most people that we may sometimes take for granted.
My first appointment for radiation treatment will be soon (I hope). I'll update as often as possible.
Rod
I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma - NS, Stage IIA in July of '08. At
the time even though my wife and daughter both had health insurance, I did
not. I work for my family's small business and they do not offer "benefits"
such as health care, and I didn't think I could afford to pay for it yet.
Well, of course, it turned out I couldn't afford not to have it once the
bills started to arrive. It has been stressful enough just dealing with the
cancer and all that entails for anyone, but to go through it with no
insurance, has been doubly difficult. I am fortunate enough to have had
help from family and friends, but the total amount involved is so huge, it
hasn't paid for all of it. Now my credit has naken a nose dive; I'm hoping
we won't have to file for bankruptcy as I've heard so many have done in
similar circumstances. My wife, Theresa, and I have done our best to assure
our daughter, Madeleine, 11, that as she starts junior high (earlier this
year) she doesn't need to be concerned about Daddy's health. We tell her
I'll be just fine and not to worry, which is sort of "whistling in the dark"
for us. Also, this ordeal has introduced us to the best in our friends and
family, with their outpouring of generosity and love. It has restored our
faith in the goodness of most people that we may sometimes take for granted.
My first appointment for radiation treatment will be soon (I hope). I'll update as often as possible.
Rod
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Donations for medical bills
Cure for Rod is accepting donations to assist the family in paying medical bills incurred during cancer treatments. They do not have health insurance and any assistance is greatly appreciated. We accept paypal, see button below.
Welcome!
Welcome to Cure for Rod. This website has been established for my brother inlaw, Rod, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in July of 2008. Here you can follow Rod's treatments and offer support for Rod and his family through this trying time.
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