Anyone know if there are any charities or organizations that support veterans with cancer? I took a break from working (ER nurse) and went on vacation to Brazil. What I thought was an ulcer turned out to be pancreatic cancer. While in the hospital in Brazil, the tumor obstructed my stomach, causing me to lose my ability to eat. I was put on IV feeding (TPN) and finally underwent a procedure (transpyloric stent) to improve my eating.
After 50 days in the hospital, I am finally getting ready for discharge to head to Los Angeles to contiune my chemo which should by covered by insurance. During the last 2 months, I haven't been able to work as the hospital bills continue. I do have travel health insurance but they have yet to reimburse me for anything.
With my chemo schedule, I can't work as a per diem nurse. Anyone know of any part time remote jobs for nurses? I have to earn money somehow. If you happen to know about disability programs (social security) please let me know.
Also, at 48 I am on the younger side of people diagnosed with this cancer. I was a JSTAR pilot for several years which had a rather large radar on the bottom of the jet. I was wondering if anyone knew of a link between radar survailence platforms and cancer?
Thanks
Dan
edit: I have been in contact with Pancan for treatment options
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Effect of Occupational Exposure to Radar Radiation on Cancer Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7063007
Are Air Force Pilots’ Cancer Cases Linked To Cockpit Radiation? Calls Rise For Studies.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/erictegler/2022/09/13/the-link-between-air-force-pilots-and-elevated-cancer-rates-is-more-than-worth-looking-at/?sh=67b9ddcd4a10
Fighter jet pilots at greater risk of certain cancers, study concludes:
https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2021/11/02/fighter-jet-pilots-at-greater-risk-of-certain-cancers-study-concludes/
Cancers Strike US Fighter Pilots, Crews at Higher Rates, Air Force Finds
https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2021/10/cancers-strike-us-fighter-pilots-crews-higher-rates-air-force-finds/186324/
This firm purports to represent military radiation exposure cases.
https://bluesteinattorneys.com/radiation-exposure-during-military-service
Another one:
https://www.elglaw.com
Yet another:
https://vet.law/veteran-claims-lawyer/physical-conditions/cancer/
Commercial job search Emergency Room Nurse remote (1 job found)
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Emergency+room+nurse+remote&l=Brooklyn%2C+NY&vjk=dd35bf515a187b0f
Commercial job search Nurse remote (96 jobs found)
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=nurse&l=Brooklyn%2C+NY&sc=0kf%3Aattr%28DSQF7%29%3B&vjk=27bab1df8f635699
F.Gov. job search "Nurse" remote only (10 jobs)
https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?k=Nurse&p=1&rmi=true
I've added links to information & videos under these sections of my EE webpage:
http://eehot.com/ee.html#jobs - commercial job searches
http://eehot.com/ee.html#gjobs - Gov. jobs
http://eehot.com/ee.html#fgov - US F.Gov agencies
http://eehot.com/ee.html#va - Vet. Admin
http://eehot.com/ee.html#mentoring
http://eehot.com/ee.html#ssa -Soc. Sec. Admin.
-- Supplemental Security Income (SS SSI)
-- https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/ssi/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7fzMgYr0-gIVGOXICh0FwgP9EAAYAiAAEgIgW_D_BwE
-- Disability
-- https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/
http://eehot.com/ee.html#funding
-- https://www.gofundme.com
-- https://www.gofundme.com/c/how-it-works
-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHOOLdfpyMB5FthJ7uigRSA
Recognized Veterans Service Organizations:
https://www.va.gov/ogc/recognizedvsos.asp
https://nvf.org/veteran-service-officers/
https://veterans.ny.gov/content/starting-claim
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/veterans/index.page
https://www.vfw.org/assistance/va-claims-separation-benefits
https://www.cancer.columbia.edu/cancer-types-care/care/car-t-cell-therapy
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8857655/
Cancer resources for veterans:
https://www.cancercare.org/publications/340-building_connections_as_a_veteran_resources_and_support
Hi Daniel and thank you for your service and wishing you well in your fight against cancer.
See if any of these can help:
https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/veterans
https://pancan.org/
https://www.panfoundation.org/disease-funds/pancreatic-cancer/
Also Check w/ the VA. If it can be linked to service, they will help.
Daniel,
Check out the organization below.
https://www.combatbootsncancer.org/
Wishing you a healthy recovery of a life of long years of happiness.
Thank you for your response! I will check out the links when I feel up to it. My chemo session finished up yesterday morning and it causes me a lot of abdominal pain and discomfort.
I am hopefully getting discharged today! My motivation will be higher once I get some fresh air.
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