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This whole ChemoFog thing is real…at least for me anyway. I can remember stuff but I just can’t think clearly. It’s the oddest thing. It feels like I can’t think critically…. like I can’t focus on problem solving…which is very scary when you have a job that needs problem solving. It’s a bummer because I’ve had it for the last 3 years now and it’s not getting better. In fact, maybe even worse now.

Heck, my hair’s not growing back the way the doctors said it would either. lol

But, I’m not complaining…well, justa little! ;)
After getting cancer 5 times in the last 20 years and numerous surgeries, radiation, chemos…I’m still alive
and diggin’ every breath!

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Understanding your financial responsibility

Most providers of cancer care understand that patients have concerns about the costs of care. A social worker or financial counselor may be able to help you understand your insurance coverage and help you find further assistance, including financial aid if you are eligible. Many providers will work with patients to set up a monthly payment plan.

What is oropharyngeal cancer?

Oropharyngeal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the oropharynx. The oropharynx is the middle part of the pharynx (throat) behind the mouth, and includes the back one-third of the tongue, the soft palate, the side and back walls of the throat, and the tonsils. The pharynx is a hollow tube about 5 inches long that starts behind the nose and ends at the top of the trachea (windpipe) and esophagus (the tube that goes from the throat to the stomach). Air and food pass through the pharynx on the way to the trachea or the esophagus.

Most oropharyngeal cancers are squamous cell carcinomas. Squamous cells are the thin, flat cells that line the inside of the oropharynx.