jkucharski Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 My wife of 30+ years (Alison) and I moved across the country to AZ in Sept 2015 for her work, and for me to continue recovering from another round of Pulmonary Embolisms. Nov 1, 2015 I took her to a local ER as her "sore throat" was causing making it hard to swallow. Nov 5th the massive tumors in her lungs, neck, and heart were diagnosed as small cell lung cancer. Further test showed it had spread almost everywhere except her brain. At 56 YO, and an incredible future ahead of us, we are devastated. My job now is just to make sure she's comfortable, and gets whatever she needs or wants. My issue is I cannot find a female Psychologist in the Fountain Hills \ Scottsdale area that can see her within the next FEW weeks (we want sooner than that) that also takes our insurance (Tricare West). Any leads would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I'm a Tricare for Life guy. When I had problems finding practitioners, I went in person to their practice office. In discussion with mostly the practice administrator, I'd ask if it was the practice and practitioner's policy to discriminate against retired service members, people who'd dedicated their lives to ensure their freedom. I would follow that up with asking if they wanted to read about their practice in a letter to editor discussing how the callous and ungrateful medical profession treats its retired armed service population. One practitioner agreed to comp my wife's treatments till he could get his Tricare status established. Three others I visited also became providers. I think the key is, to show up in person. Stay the course. Tom bjacksontex and KatieB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Can you check the Cancer Support Community, Wellness Community or Guilda's Club in your area to see if they have a LCSW or Counselor on staff? You could utilize their free support services until your provider comes thru. Best hopes for you. Please keep posting. I look forward to getting to know you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michellep Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I'm so sorry that you and your wife are dealing with this. Good luck finding some assistance and please let us know how you are both doing ((hugs)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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