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Beau Chapeau
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Hi ,60 yrs old, diagnosed with Oropharyngeal right tongue base T2N2bM0 squamous cell carcinoma p16 positive.... this I can just about deal with because it is what it is, and I trust my team to get me through this... what I really can't deal with at the moment is suddenly being out of work with no money coming in and having to jump through hoops to get bugger all, really.. just really stressed about how on earth am I going to pay my rent.. as if we don't have enough to deal with.

  • Hi

    I don't think any of us can offer practical help on the financial issues, but Macmillan and probably Citizens Advice Bureau could steer you in the right direction and advocate for you.  Give them a call.

    As to the cancer, well your in the right place for practical advice and a listening ear.  Here to watch your back during treatment and make sure you get through it as best as you can.

    Peter
    See my profile for more details of my convoluted journey

  • Hello  

    Welcome but sorry to see you here. 
    Don’t despair there is help

    Have a look at this page from Macmillan 

    https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/benefits-and-financial-support

    And give the helpline a ring. There will be somebody there who can guide you through your options

    The number is at the bottom of my reply 

    Dani 

    Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019

    Macmillan Support Line -  0808 808 00 00 7 days a week between 8am-8pm

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  • in reply to Beesuit

    thanks.. I've put in a claim for ssp and universal but they're not enough to cover my rent let alone bills and food.. 

    Loz (63)

    Oropharyngeal right tongue base T2N2bM0 squamous cell carcinoma p16 positive.. 

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