Male breast cancer patient can't get medical coverage

Raymond Johnson is 26 and had male breast cancer. it works in a small building company to do the best for him, but it does not provide health insurance. Medicaid spending when touched to to help cover the costs of treatment, was down. medical rules vary by State, Johnson lived in South Carolina, providing coverage for the treatment of breast cancer on women only.

Johnson and his mother to absorb shock and his cancer diagnosis and jerk to cover without assistance from the state. hoped lump in chest cyst, but when it became significant and painful, and sought help. breast cancer biopsy confirmed. and he went to Charleston cancer surgery and for help with other treatments. was there that he learned that he was in town to cover the cost. Fortunately, counsel patients, Appelbaum met Susan, experienced in working with the State bureaucracy. Appelbaum noted, "breast cancer is not limited to Women, I know there are not near the largest possible number of cases [men], but it's definitely cause for thought, "she said. "What happens to the man, aged 26 to assume with chemo, radiation, surgery, we are talking about hundreds of thousands of dollars. This boy will not recover financially. "

Currently, Johnson is the presence of NEOs adjuvant chemotherapy before surgery and chemo. when responding to this table, I hope the doctors reduced the tumor and a possible deployment of a small tumor cancer. mean less trauma surgery patient-male or female but treatments make it impossible to continue working, as Johnson that side effects are debilitating medical already invoiced. over $ 4,000, only in the early stages of his country had refused treatment. Medicaid spending twice, but his counsel the patient and the hospital remains positive about the Assist with financial resources.

Appelbaum has appealed to Congressman Johnson and local organizations that may be able to assist in changing laws and provide assistance with medical costs. "it's always one day at a time," Appelbaum said. "We will continue to strive because we want to help people, it is our task." at the same time, the doctor bills and invoices hospital comes in the mail. Johnson now go to Roper St. Francis Hospital, a non-profit organization, for treatments. it will refuse treatment, and will not send any collection agencies to dog him counsel the patient money Johnson helps business plan payment that have been modified to the current financial situation.

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Eat more fiber may reduce breast cancer risk

Get ready to eat more beans and whole grains, vegetables, fruits and berries. this health food high fiber content, and good for you now study in China indicate a link between eating plant fiber and lower risk of developing breast cancer. women who consume a good amount of high-fibre plant foods have low levels of estrogen-hormone such fuel most breast tumors-11 per cent lower risk of breast cancer.

High-fiber diet good to lose weight, lower cholesterol, and heart health and diabetes prevention. dietary fibre can improve your health, gut and may reduce your risk of colon cancer after. regular amounts of fiber in your diet only makes you perfectly healthy, so you are better able to resist disease kinds. many low risk of breast cancer may have the added benefit of high-fiber diet, where the study demonstrates that the same fiber prevents breast cancer data. Gathered researchers from 10 different studies on the history of women's health risk factors. 7-18 years, such as alcohol and overweight webalhermonat and family history of breast cancer used to filter the data. this conclusion was: women regularly consume more dietary fiber have better health and lower rates of breast cancer.

Women of reform in the study had an average of slender, consumes the least amount of animal products and remain active, and started eating soy products before puberty. Combining all these healthy habits and conscious may be key to their resistance to breast cancer. "many Americans", a Western diet, consume less than the recommended daily amount of fiber, and focus instead on meat and dairy products, and sugars. watch your intake of fiber, cut meats, watts, food processing, should be added to plan your self-improvement, along with regular exercise, avoid alcohol and tobacco.

Research published in American Journal of clinical nutrition "Jia Yi Dong, Ka, school Liqiang Wang Chen.

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Male breast cancer patient cannot obtain Medicaid coverage

Raymond Johnson is 26 and male breast cancer. who works for a small construction company that does its best to him, but does not provide health insurance. when turned to Medicaid for help covering the cost of treatments, was shot down. Medicaid rules vary by State and Johnson lives in South Carolina, where coverage for breast cancer treatment is offered only to women.

Johnson and his mother had to absorb the shock of his cancer diagnosis and then the jolt to cover expenses with no help from their state who hoped that lump in her breast was a cyst, but when it became big and painful, tried to help a biopsy confirmed her breast cancer which went to Charleston Cancer Center for surgery and to get help with other treatments. was there that he learned that he He was on his own to cover the cost, fortunately, he met a patient advocate, Susan Appelbaum, experienced in working with bureaucracy. State Appelbaum noted: "breast cancer is not exclusive to women, I know that there is not near as many cases [in humans] but is certainly not a problem to think about," he said. "What this man of 26 years is going to endure, with chemo, radiation and surgery, we're talking about hundreds of thousands of dollars. This guy is never going to recover financially. "

Currently, Johnson is having chemotherapy neo-adjuvant chemo before surgery when it is given on this program, doctors hope to reduce the tumor and can stop the spread of cancer. a small tumor means less patient trauma surgery-male or female, but chemotherapy drugs are making it impossible for Johnson to continue working, as side effects are debilitating. his medical bills are already over $ 4000only in the early stages of his treatment he refused. Medicaid twice, but his lawyer patient and hospital stays positive about helping with finances.

Appelbaum has appealed to Congressman Johnson and local organizations that might be able to help change the law and provide medical help costs. "is always a day at a time," said Appelbaum. "We will try our best because we want to help people, is our work". Meanwhile, the Bills of doctor and hospital bills keep coming in the mail. Johnson now goes to Roper St. Francis Hospital, a non-profit organization, for treatments, he will not be denied treatment, and no collection agencies will be sent to him for dogs to advocate patient "money Johnson will help work out a payment plan is adjusted for its current financial situation.

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Eating More Fiber May Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer

Get ready to eat more beans, whole grains, fresh vegetables, fruits and berries.? These healthy foods have a high fiber content, and are really good for you.? Now a study done in China suggests a link between eating plant fiber and a lower risk of developing breast cancer.? Women who consumed a good amount of high fiber plant foods had lower levels of estrogen - the hormone that fuels most breast tumors - had an 11% lower risk for breast cancer.

A high-fiber diet is good for weight loss, lower cholesterol, heart health, and diabetes prevention.? Dietary fiber can improve your bowel health and may reduce your risk for colon cancer.? Having regular amounts of fiber in your diet just makes you altogether healthier, so you're better able to resist diseases of many kinds.? A lower risk of breast cancer may be an added benefit of a high-fiber diet, so the study does not prove that fiber itself prevents cancer in the breast.? The researchers combined data from 10 different studies which covered women's health history over 7 - 18 years.? Risk factors such as alcohol use, excess weight, hormone replacement therapy, and family history of breast cancer were used to filter the data.? The bottom line was this: women who regularly consumed the highest amount of dietary fiber had the best health and the lowest rates of breast cancer.

The healthiest women in the study may have been slender on average, consumed a minimal amount of animal products, kept active, and started eating soy products before puberty. The combination of all these health-conscious habits may actually be the key to their resistance to breast cancer.? Many Americans and those on a western diet consume less than the recommended daily amount of fiber and focus instead on meat, dairy products, and sugars.? Watching your fiber intake and cutting back on meats, fats, and processed foods should be added to your self-improvement plan, along with regular exercise and avoidance of alcohol and tobacco.

The research was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition by Jia-Yi Dong,? Ka He, Peiyu Wang, and Li-Qiang Qin.

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Eating more fibre can reduce the risk of cancer of the breast

Get ready to eat more beans, whole grains, fresh vegetables, fruits and berries. these health-promoting foods have a high fibre content and are really good for you. now a study carried out in China provides a link between eating plant fiber and less risk of developing breast cancer, women who consumed a good amount of high-fibre plant foods are lower levels of Estrogen-hormone that fuels most breast tumors-is 11% lower risk of breast cancer.

High fibre diet is good for weight loss, lower cholesterol, heart health and diabetes prevention. dietary fiber can improve the health of the intestines and may reduce the risk of colon cancer by regular amounts of fiber in your diet simply become generally healthier, so that you are better able to resist diseases of many kinds, less risk of cancer of the breast may be an additional benefit of a high fibre dietso that the study does not prove that the fibre itself in breast cancer, researchers combined. data from 10 different studies covered the health history of women 7-18 years. risk factors such as the use of alcohol, excessive weight, hormone replacement therapy and family history of cancer of the breast used to filter the data. bottom line is this: women who regularly consume the highest amount of fiber are the best health and lowest rates of cancer of the breast.

Health and women in the study may have been thin on average, consume a minimum amount of products of animal origin, active, and started eating soy products before Puberty. A combination of all these health-conscious habits may actually be the key to their resistance to breast cancer, the Americans and those of the Western diet consumed less than the recommended daily amount of focus instead on meat, dairy products and watch your fibre intake and fat back sugars. slicing meat and processed foods must be added to your self improvement plantogether with regular exercise and avoidance of alcohol and tobacco.

The research is published in the American Journal of clinical nutrition of Jia Yi Dong, Ka he, Wang and Li Qiang Peiyu Qing.

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Male Breast Cancer Patient Can't Get Medicaid Coverage

Raymond Johnson is 26 and has male breast cancer.? He works for a small construction company that does its best for him, but it doesn't provide health insurance.? When he turned to Medicaid for help covering the cost of treatments, he was turned down.? Medicaid rules vary by state and Johnson lives in South Carolina, where coverage for treatment of breast cancer is offered only to women.

Johnson and his mother had to absorb the shock of his cancer diagnosis and then the jolt of covering expenses with no assistance from their state.? He hoped the lump in his breast was a cyst, but when it became large and painful, he sought help.? A biopsy confirmed his breast cancer.? He went to the Charleston Cancer Center for surgery and to get help with other treatments.? It was there that he learned that he was on his own to cover the cost.? Fortunately, he met a patient advocate, Susan Appelbaum, experienced in working with state bureaucracy.? Appelbaum remarked, "Breast cancer is not exclusive to women, I know there's not near as many cases [in men] but it's certainly an issue to think about," she said. "What this 26-year-old man is going to endure, with chemo, radiation and surgery, we're talking about hundreds of thousands of dollars. This boy is never going to recover financially."

Currently, Johnson is having neo-adjuvant chemotherapy before surgery.? When chemo is given on this schedule, doctors hope to shrink the tumor and stop the possible spread of cancer.? A small tumor means less surgical trauma for the patient - male or female.? But the chemotherapy drugs are making it impossible for Johnson to continue working, as the side effects are debilitating.? His medical bills are already over $4000, just in the early stages of his treatment.? Medicaid has turned him down twice, but his patient advocate and the hospital remains positive about helping him with finances.

Appelbaum has appealed to Johnson's congressman and to local organizations that may be able to help change the laws and provide help with medical costs.? "It's always one day at a time," said Appelbaum. "We will continue to try our best because we want to help people, it's our job."? Meanwhile, the doctor bills and hospital bills continue to come in the mail.? Johnson now goes to Roper Saint Francis Hospital, a not-for-profit organization, for treatments.? He will not be denied treatment, and no collection agencies will be sent to dog him for money.? Johnson's patient advocate will help work out a payment plan that is adjusted to his current financial situation.

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