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Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?
Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: May 7, 2025 | Replies (100)Comment receiving replies
Hi i just found out that ny mom has tongue cancer, is it possible to delay chemotherapy for 3months since there is no money and start alternative treatment
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@otem I would recommend pursuing treatment as soon as possible. I hope the links Colleen has shared will help you. Alternative treatment is not well proven and not a substitute for primary medical care. I do many complementary treatments for my head and neck cancer, but these began after initial medical and surgical treatments. You can start researching beta Glucan for an immune stimulant, and look on Amazon for a book titled The Rebel’s Apothecary by Jessica Sansouci. I found that very educational. These treatments are Not a substitute for medical care.
As Colleen has mentioned, talk to the social worker at your treatment center as soon as you can to avoid delay!
I didn’t qualify for financial assistance but, our treatment center has a large number of people that donate money. This money goes towards treatments, prescriptions, gas cards, hotels, protein supplements etc. I’m sure treatment centers around the country have similar services as so many wealthy people have experienced cancer and are willing to help those in need!
Cancer has no favoritism, it attacks young, old, male, female, wealthy and poor.
Don’t be ashamed to reach out for help, these people donate from the goodness of their hearts for people like your mom!
Wishing you all the best
MOJO
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@otem, this must be distressing to find out that your mom has tongue cancer. It is best to talk with your mom's doctor about treatment options and financial assistance.
You can also talk with a social worker who can help. I encourage to look up "My Help Navigator" https://myhelpnavigator.auntbertha.com/ It is a social care network that connects people and programs — making it easy for people to find social services in their communities, including food, medical care, transportation, etc.
- My Help Navigator: https://myhelpnavigator.auntbertha.com/
Your local chapter of the American Cancer Society may also have financial programs to offer https://www.cancer.org/cancer/financial-insurance-matters/managing-health-insurance/programs-and-resources-to-help-with-cancer-related-expenses.html
I'm sorry that you and your mom are in the situation of having to consider delaying treatment. Do you know what stage your mom's cancer is? Was she diagnosed at a cancer center?