Hi!
I'm a 37 yr old woman in S Florida. Last year on May 21st my doctor told me I had breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy in May and started Chemo.. which is horrific! I finished my chemo in November and was about to start radiation. My radiation oncologist wanted me to have an MRI before she started and guess what.. more cancer :( The chemo was totally useless because the type I have is very agressive.
So on Jan 15th of 08 I had a bilateral mastectomy. I'm currently undergoing reconstruction. It takes a while to stretch your skin back out.
On top of all of that.. one day at the hospital they were stabbing me with needles. 11 that day and it hurt so badly I clenched my jaw so tight and cracked a tooth. (just what I needed!) but when you are undergoing cancer treatment you cannot have dental work done.. so add that pain to my chemo sickness and life was quite grand!
but now I'm finished with my treatments (except the breast reconstruction) and I need dental work done. I have insurance but it is craptacular. I just need some help. Maybe someone who can let me pay over time or donated services would be great. I'm not asking for a free ride, just someone who can let me pay over time.
I went to see a dentist on my insurance plan and he said after my insurance it would cost around $11,000 to fix my teeth. I ended up with 6 cavities and need 4 crowns etc etc etc!!! JEEEEZ!
I just want to get on with my life. It is really hard when your hair is about an inch long (at least I'm not bald anymore), you have no breasts and your teeth look like crap.
Of course all that but I am still glad to be alive!!! And I am very thankful to be here! I just wish I could feel pretty again.
If you know anyone who can help me please email me at imsati@gmail.com!
