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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Male breast cancer patient cannot obtain Medicaid coverage

Raymond Johnson is 26 and male breast cancer, who works for a small construction company, which for him, but does not provide health insurance, turning to Medicaid assistance includes the cost of treatment, turned down by the Medicaid rules vary by State and Johnson lives in South Carolina, where is the coverage for the treatment of breast cancer is only offered for women.

Johnson and his mother to absorb the shock of his diagnosis of cancer and then fling the cover costs, with no help from their state, which he hoped that the lump in the breast, cyst, but when she appeared for the great and painful biopsy confirmed his help. breast cancer, who went to the Charleston Cancer Center for surgery and other treatments there, he learned that he was on his own to cover the cost.patient advocate, met Susan, favor, okay, experience in working with the State bureaucracy, favor, okay "breast cancer is not exclusively for women, I know that it is not nearly as many cases [men], but it is certainly a problem to think about it," she said. "The 26-year-old man to fall, chemotherapy, radiation and surgery, we're talking about hundreds of thousands of dollars. This boy never recover financially. "

Currently Johnson with neo adjuvant chemotherapy before surgery, when chemotherapy is given in this plan, doctors hope to shrink the tumor and to stop the possible spread of cancer. small tumor means less surgical trauma for the patient-male or female. chemotherapy drugs are for Johnson to continue the work, such as side effects are debilitating its doctor are already more than 4 000in the early stages of his treatment he refused. Medicaid twice, but his defence counsel patients and the hospital remains sure helped with funding.

Favor, okay favor, okay appealed, Congressman Johnson and local organisations, which may be able to help change the law and help with medical costs. "is always one day at a time," he said. "We will continue to try, because we want to help people, it is our job."In the meantime, the doctor and hospital bills continue to mail Johnson now goes to the hospital, Roper St. Francis, not for profit organisation, for treatments not refused treatment, and no collection agency will be sent to him for the patient advocate "money Johnson will help draw up a payment plan, which is adjusted to your current financial situation.

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Camp Lejeune Marines obtain documentary about water contamination

Marines who have been fighting a battle against cancer and a possible cover-up of water contamination has now a documentary film to show to the United States Senate and the House of Representatives. "Semper Fi: always faithful" shows the long struggle to obtain justice for Marines and their families who have developed cancer after consuming water aboard Camp Lejeune which was loaded with cleaning chemicals. the film was done by Rachel Libert and Tony Hardmon, working with former Marines Jerry Ensminger and Mike Partain, both affected with cancer that could have been avoided.

Mother of Partain drank the water, which was tied with perchloroethylene and trichloroethylene while she was pregnant with him. at the time that he had 39, he developed the male breast cancer. The Partains had trusted the Marine Corps to maintain the base supply of clean water and healthy, then when they found that chemicals had polluted the water for years-and that carcinogens were not reported to the affected-they and many others felt deeply betrayed.

Now the few, the proud, The Forgotten are looking for Justice and care for those who were living at the base during the time of the contamination. "we are in every city across America," Mike Partain says in the film. "We are in every city, in every city and every State. And each of us has a Congressman and Senator. "With this film scheduled to be shown to lawmakers, survivors and their families are hoping to convince the Government to admit its mistakes and help victims." is the main thing, don't let this issue die, "says Ensminger in the film.

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Camp Lejeune Navy Marines obtain documentary about water pollution

Navy Marines who have been fighting a battle against cancer and a possible cover-up of pollution of the water now have a documentary film to show to the Senate and House of Representatives. ? "Semper Fi: always faithful" shows the long struggle to obtain justice for the Marines and their families who developed cancer after consuming water aboard Camp Lejeune loaded with laundry chemicals. ? film was performed by Rachel Libert and Tony Hardmon, working with former Marines Jerry Ensminger and Mike Partain, both affected with cancer that could have been avoided.

Partain mother drank the water, which was tied with perchloroethylene and trichloroethylene was while pregnant with him. ? for the moment that was 39, developed for male breast cancer. The Partains had relied on the Marine Corps to keep water clean and healthy, based on when it was discovered that the chemicals have contaminated the water for years - and carcinogens had gone unreported for those affected - and many others felt deeply betrayed.

Now The Few, the proud, the forgotten they seek justice and health care for anyone who lived on base during the time of the contamination. ? "that we are in every city across America," says Mike Partain in the film. "We are in every city, every town and every State.""And every one of us has a Deputy and a Senator". ? with the film scheduled to demonstrate that the lawmakers, survivors and relatives hope convince the Government to admit its mistake and help the victims. ? "is the main thing, don't die on this issue," Ensminger said in the film.

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