I had Thyroid cancer 35yrs ago & all was well, unfortunately in 2016 I was found to have ovarian cancer, obviously full hysterectomy, my bowl was fine but the cancer had stuck to it, so I was fitted with a stoma bag temporarily (which I still have) I had strong chemo, lost my hair felt dreadful etc. All worth it I hopped.
the cancer is now back in my lymph nodes in my neck, at the last scan they had neither grown or shrunk, so result I guess.
we have grown up family & had all planned a Florida holiday before the cancer came back (pre COVID) now the holiday has had to be put on hold until summer 2023, my question is do I plan on going ??????
obviously I know I would not be able to get insurance
Hi and welcome to the Online Community.
I am so sorry to read about the journey you are having but I do hope you will find the support available in the community helpful at this difficult and challenging time.
Your question is very hard to give an my guidance and only you and your clinical team can make an informed conclusion with regards to a trip like this, but as we know medical insurance is very important for the USA.
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