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1st mtg with Oncologist - She NEVER told us what Stage or Grade Vic's Cancer was after "Pathological" Biopsy. She said Chemo Treatments would be 4 months - once a week 6 hr. treatments total involving hydrading/side affect medication & chemo.

2 days later Radiologist said .....2 months chemo same as above, then 7 wks 30-45 min. Radiation treatments DAILY & after that Chemo again OR both ??

Surgeon said Vic's cancer was "Clinical Stage 3" BEFORE surgery piece biopsied. He said "no surprises" when I asked about Pathological Biopsy - so I guess I assumed it was still stage 3.

I was calling for Foodstamps & girl to go for Disability for Vic & I'd need a letter from the Dr.

So, I called "Oncocologist & told her I wanted a letter to apply for DSSI. Then I also asked "what Stage" Vic's cancer is at & told her she NEVER mentioned that to us.

She said it was Stage 4 Advanced & she went back to him needing Chemo "4" months like her original plan......I'm so confused......the Oncologist & Radiologist seem to be "at war" as to "treat Vic" in the most effective manner to save his life before it spreads!

I talked to a different Cancer Ctr. Social Worker who REMEMBERS my mom (RIP 2004) & bro' Dave (RIP 2006)who both had Chemo & Radiation for Lung Cancer.

Soc. Wrkr. is to meet with us after Friday's Oncologist Appt. to fill out Soc. Sec. Disability paperwork, that 1st. Social Worker "SHOULD'VE" done.

I told Oncologist that she'll have to "go over Stage & Grade" of Vic's cancer with us Friday, since I should not be the one telling him that information!

Prayers requested for treatments to be successful!