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Uncurable oesophageal cancer but been offered chemo and immunotherapy to give me a chance of living longer

Navaraman
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6 years ago I had cancer which was cured . Unfortunately at beginning of march I was taken to hospital with chronic stomach  pains it was found I an inflamed pancreas after a ct scan also some tumours were found unfortunately this time can not be operated on . They said because Its serious this time and terminal they are going to do their best and give me chemo and immuno hopefully that will shrink them and give me a 65 percent chance of living longer than 18 months . The immuno is a new type I am having it as a trial which is brilliant . Loads of appointments  though 

  • Offline in reply to Navaraman

    Hi Navaraman the SR1 form is online and the doctor sends it straight to DWP.  If you claim PIP you automatically get higher rate of the care component and put in support group if you claim New Style ESA.  Good luck for next Wednesday.

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    As I retired we will see what happens I already get the middle rate of pip and nothing else . I am a left foot amputee as a result of a motor bike smash . The dwp wouldnt give me the highest rate because they ssad I am not disabled enough its pathetic my old nrighbours grandson gets everything because he suffers from axniety and cant possibly work lazy git he works on cars for people cash in hand though crazy he hasnt worked since he left school he is about 28 now lazy *** he is a good lier 

  • in reply to leelaloo

    Hi lee 

    Hope all is well with you and keeping cancer and pain at bay.

    Ed

  • in reply to Navaraman

    Hi Navaraman

    I hope that you are able to receive some financial help to make your life a little easier. The cost for living with cancer is substantial, there are lots of outgoings for things to keep you comfortable and medicines and treatments not available on the NHS. Then transport cost for the numerous visits to hospital and decent food to tempt eating with a suppressed appetite.  It does seem unfair that people like you who have worked hard all their lives struggle to get help when they really need it. Perhaps tick the anxiety box, you would not be lying, Im sure everyone with cancer suffers with anxiety. 

    Ed

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