Besides FMLA what other leaves (if any) are available for cancer patients?
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Perhaps your employer has some sort of long- and/or short-term disability program.  With these, the patient usually receives some or all of his salary and benefits for the duration (or a substantial portion thereof) of his illness or treatment.  Best of luck to you and to your family during what must be a really tough time.
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I'm sorry you have experienced this. Is there a hospice program where you live where they can practice comfort care for your loved one? It might be worth looking into and is covered under most insurance plans.
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I'm so sorry about your fiance's situation. You all are in my prayers.\nOne suggestion would be to contact Cancer Treatment Centers of America. They are a system of Hospitals with campuses across the country that specialize in both conventional and alternative treatments of advanced cancers that have failed conventional treatments. Their website is: http://www.cancercenter.com .\nAnother resource I would suggest would be the book, "Beating Cancer with Nutrition" by Dr. Patrick Quillin (Amazon.com link: http://www.amazon.com/Beating-Cancer-Nutrition-Patrick-Quillin/dp/096383729X/sr=8-1/qid=1164205725/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-5041657-6768651?ie=UTF8&s=books)\nAlso, contact your local branch of the American Cancer Society at http://www.cancer.org. Again, my wishes go out to your fiance for a full recovery. Hope this can help.
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how about a chili or pancake feed. thats some of the things me and my friends do in our community to raise money for cancer patients.
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It depends on where you live. If you are in Florida, forget it.  They are ONLY for the employer unless it is related to prejudice or something.  I had cancer and was fired for "missing too much work" as I couldn't have all the surgeries, radiation, etc. done at my desk.  Sorry for your luck.  It sucks.
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I'm sorry to hear about your husbands upcoming surgery.  The family medical leave act allows you to take up to 3 months off for sickness of your own or families.  If you have accrued vacation time that would be paid.  The leave isn't paid under the family leave.  That's a hard place to be in, I was in that situation myself.  I would ask friends for ideas and help.  Maybe they can organize a dinner fundraiser or your church could help.  Maybe they have some sort of fund where they will pay your bills for awhile.  Another resource would be your public assistance office, I'm not saying you'd get public assistance but they could help direct you to other resources to help.
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Above anything I would consult your Doctor and possibly a Nutritionist about what foods may be helpful.  Here is some information I found on the net, hope it helps.  Good luck and God Bless!\n\nWhat happens after treatment for cancer of the uterus?\n\nRegular follow-up exams are very important for any woman who has been treated for cancer of the uterus. The doctor will want to watch the patient closely for several years to be sure that the cancer has not returned. In general, follow-up examinations include a pelvic exam, a chest x-ray, and laboratory tests.\n\nWhen people have cancer, life can change for them and for the people who care about them. These changes in daily life can be difficult to handle. When a woman finds out she has uterine cancer, a number of different and sometimes confusing emotions may appear.\n\nAt times, patients and family members may feel depressed, angry, or frightened. At other times, feelings may vary from hope to despair or from courage to fear. Patients usually are better able to cope with their emotions if they can talk openly about their illness and their feelings with family members and friends.\n\nConcerns about the future, as well as about medical tests, treatments, hospital stays, and medical bills, often arise. Talking to doctors, nurses, or other members of the health care team may help to ease fear and confusion. Patients can ask questions about their disease and its treatment and can take an active part in decisions about their medical care. Patients and family members often find it helpful to write down questions for the doctor as they think of them. Taking notes during visits to the doctor also can help patients remember what was said. Patients should ask the doctor to repeat or explain more fully anything that is not clear.\n\nPatients have many important questions to ask about cancer, and their doctor is the best person to provide answers. Most people ask what kind of cancer they have, how it is treated, and how successful the treatment is likely to be.\n\nMany women become concerned, especially after surgery and radiation therapy, that the changes to their bodies will affect how other people feel about them. They may worry about working, caring for their family, or about how cancer and its treatment will affect their sex life. Usually, as the patient recovers, the changes to her body become more accepted. With love and support, patients gradually feel reassured that they are just as appreciated as before.\n\nThe patient's doctor is the best person to give advice about working or other activities, but it may be hard to talk to the doctor about feelings and other very personal matters. Many patients find it helpful to talk with others who are facing similar problems. This kind of help is available through cancer- related support groups, such as those described in the next section. If the emotional problems of the patient or family become too hard to handle, a mental health counselor may be able to help.\n\nhttp://www.medicinenet.com/uterine_cancer/page5.htm\n\nCancer Information Service (CIS)\n1-800-4-CANCER\n\nThe Cancer Information Service, a program of the National Cancer Institute, is a nationwide telephone service for cancer patients, their families and friends, the public, and health care professionals. The staff can answer questions in English and Spanish and can send booklets about cancer. They also know about local resources and services. One toll-free number, 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237), connects callers with the office that serves their area.\n\nAmerican Cancer Society (ACS)\n1599 Clifton Road, N.E. \nAtlanta, GA 30329\n1-800-ACS-2345
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Cancer survivor here.  You can do this.  \n\nAntioxidants help a lot.  Leafy greens (especially cabbage and kale family), blueberries, pomegranite, walnuts.  And don't forget the treat of some really good dark chocolate or red wine now and then.\n\nBut don't just limit it to food products.  Natural remedies for relaxation and care of the external body help too.  Aromatherapy with lavender, chamomile, and other natural oils, natural oil baths and massages, lots of meditation with aromatherapy candles.  And that's only the beginning of things that help you let go of anger and keep a positive and peaceful mind to help heal yourself from within.
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Call your local chapter of the American Cancer Society. http://www.oncochat.org/ offers an on line support group in a chat like setting. They also welcome family members of cancer patients, so you might want to check it out.\n\nhttp://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/support/organizations   offers all kinds of cancer support resources.
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try healthsouth or TIRR
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ginger tea is good for nausea.  chemo doesn't help pain, it kills cancer cells.  need to talk to doc about stronger pain meds
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Local Hospital or Animal Shelter.  American Cancer Society or Soup Kitchens also.
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call the american cancer society and check with your local hospital's cancer center. Any Dr. of oncology's office can help you also
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plaease check www.ayurveda-cancer.org
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Check with NORML. They will give you the latest info and tell you how you can help.
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I have researched something called DMSO. My grandmother has cancer also, and she is not doing very well, but at this point she won't take DMSO, she is stubborn. Please research it and get her to try it. I really believe it will help!!
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As far as her job goes FMLA(Family Medical Leave Act) allows her job to be protected.  Her doctors will have to complete the paperwork for her and it will secure her job for a year.  This is a federal law.