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    Default Finally went to the Cancer Center

    I saw the Melanoma doctor the other day for the first time. He was a nice doctor - upbeat, positive, funny. He did a full body exam with his hands and luckly didn't find any abnormal bumps. Since I have a deep melanoma they're going to have to do alot of testing on me. Heres what they explained what they'll do....

    1. Blood work
    2. EKG
    3. CT scan
    4. PET scan
    5. MRI
    6. Wide excision arm surgery
    7. Lymph node surgery

    But since I have no medical insurance I have to get funding first. They sent me to apply for MSI at the hospital and sent my paperwork to case manager. Should get an answer in about a week or so. They were saying all the testing they want to do runs about $50,000.


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    Good Luck Tunick.
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    Good Luck Tunick, guess most families have been touched by cancer. My wife is a 5yr survivor so hang in.
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    Sorry to hear that Tunick. My ex-wife had cancer, she survived it. It was a bad experience but I met some nice people too. I don't know much about the melanoma, I hope everything goes well for you.

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    Best of luck, Tunick! You go and fight it, give it what you've got. Take good care of your body by eating healthy foods and getting out as much as you can, and your mind by being with friends and concentrating on a positive outcome. You can help the medics fight it that way.
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    You might talk to the Orange Country Health Services department and see if they can assist with funding or tell you what options are available.

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    Find a Gilda's club, founded for Saturday Night Live comedienne Gilda Radner. They might do funding or know someone who can help you.

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    Good Luck Tunick. We'll keep you in our prayers.
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    tunick, you are in my prayers! I'm praying that you will receive all the funding that you need and that you will get through this and be in excellent health and spirits quickly. God bless you, sweetie.
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    Remember your #1 survival skill. Think positive, be strong and believe in yourself. Alot of folks have gone through it and so can you!

    We'll be praying for you too.

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    Does anyone know anything about Tunick? He hasn't logged on since June 12 when he made this post. Just trying to find out his status and how things are going.
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    No Rick,I haven't heard anything. I can imagine he is feeling pretty rotten from the treatments by know though.
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    non malignant skin cancer is quite common, I know a number of people who have had it. Gotta be careful of the sun.
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