Tongue Cancer: What are my treatment options?

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

@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?

@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.