AnCan respectfuly notes that it does not accept sponsored promotion. Any drugs, protocols or devices recommended in our discussion are based solely on anecdotal peer experience or clinical evidence.
AnCan cannot and does not provide medical advice. We encourage you to discuss anything you hear in our sessions with your own medical team.
AnCan reminds all Participants that Adverse Events experienced from prescribed drugs or protocols should be reported to the pharmaceutical manufacturer or the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). To do so call 1-800-332-1066 or download interactive FDA Form 3500, https://www.fda.gov/media/76299/download/.
All AnCan’s groups are free and drop-in … join us in person sometime!
Editor’s Pick: Understanding VA spousal survivor benefits. (bj)
Topics Discussed
VA Claim for interstitial lung disease based on benzene exposure to benzene in JP-5 jet fuel; incomplete medical records for a claim submitted for prostate cancer and other illnesses based on toxic exposure in Guam and on submarines — how do you proceed?; TERA (Toxic Exposure Risk Activity); using VA Form 21-10210 to submit a formal statement instead of general purpose statement on Form 21-4138; survivor benefits the difference between 8 and 10 year period; understanding VA benefits and how they reflect to other government benefits; presumptive conditions based on the PACT act.
Chat Log
Bill (VA)
They can redact any calssified locations.
Ancan – Boykin
I agree Bill. I’m also sure someone in the VA has a security claim or can obtain verification from the Navy.
Bill (VA)
Is his claim fully formed?
AnCan – Boykin
No worries Michelle.
AnCan – Boykin
Capt Jim checking to see if you needed to time to ask a question
AnCan – Boykin
Benefits management is our new job
AnCan – rick
You guys are going like a train here, Just stopped by to say hi… and bye. O&U
AnCan respectfuly notes that it does not accept sponsored promotion. Any drugs, protocols or devices recommended in our discussion are based solely on anecdotal peer experience or clinical evidence.
AnCan cannot and does not provide medical advice. We encourage you to discuss anything you hear in our sessions with your own medical team.
AnCan reminds all Participants that Adverse Events experienced from prescribed drugs or protocols should be reported to the pharmaceutical manufacturer or the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). To do so call 1-800-332-1066 or download interactive FDA Form 3500, https://www.fda.gov/media/76299/download/.
All AnCan’s groups are free and drop-in … join us in person sometime!
Editor’s Pick: Submitting secondary claims based on a condition with a 0% rating? (bj)
Topics Discussed
IT glitch when logging off of the VA website; prostate cancer rated 0% with service connection; claims for knee; can a claim be submitted for hepatitis C; Veterans speaking freely starting Tuesday, April 22; Midway log information from Navy Archives available for Vietnam era veterans; new Cologuard test for colon cancer screening; 100% permanent and total disability includes relief on local (county/city) taxes for your personal home and one vehicle; CRDP vs CSRC benefits a decision with tax implications; 10 continuous years with 100% permanent & total disability entitled surviving spouse to a pension; before applying for community care make sure you know which doctor you want to attend; when getting treatment through community care make sure you provide referral paper for billing; file for travel when getting treatment through VA.
Chat Log
AnCan – “Col” Boykin Jordan
You can change payment info online — so open website connection is a big issue
Larry (Alaska)
Heavy pads, medium or thin?
AnCan – “Col” Boykin Jordan
Veterans Speaking Freely Veterans discussion group – Veterans Speaking Freely starting 8pm Eastern on Tuesday, April 22nd in AnCan Schmier Room.
Larry (Alaska)
Nicholas D. James, PhD, FRCP, MBBS, on an ADT Option: Transdermal Estradiol Patches
Hank Zajic Springfield VA
Jim, I am going to have to drop off. I sent you the MIDWAY information for Dusty. If you have trouble with the file, let me know. I believe you have my number. Thanks!
Larry (Alaska)
Sorry about going on so long, but I did warn y’all my knowledge was narrow…but deep. So I do go on.
Larry (Alaska)
www.drugs.com › mounjaroMounjaro (tirzepatide):
AnCan respectfuly notes that it does not accept sponsored promotion. Any drugs, protocols or devices recommended in our discussion are based solely on anecdotal peer experience or clinical evidence.
AnCan cannot and does not provide medical advice. We encourage you to discuss anything you hear in our sessions with your own medical team.
AnCan reminds all Participants that Adverse Events experienced from prescribed drugs or protocols should be reported to the pharmaceutical manufacturer or the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). To do so call 1-800-332-1066 or download interactive FDA Form 3500, https://www.fda.gov/media/76299/download/.
All AnCan’s groups are free and drop-in … join us in person sometime!
Editor’s Pick: Understand how Veterans Affairs (VA) personnel cuts impact your VA disability claims. (bj)
Topics Discussed
Toxic agent exposure and submitting claim for prostate cancer under the PACT answer; working with local VA agent to submit claim; understanding CMP exams and when the VA schedules them to check for residuals; understanding your benefits under TERA (toxic exposure risk activities (TERA) and how you qualify; collecting Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) for loss of use of a creative organ when you have a prostate cancer diagnosis; how military retirement pay may be impacted by receipt of VA disability benefits; barrett’s esophagus; how have cuts in the VA impacted the processing of claims; timely processing of VA claims — 5 months for timely claim; blood cancers included under the PACT act.
Chat Log
Bing Crosby
Have you had a PSMA Precision Image conducted
Cesar Lopez
Yes Bing, I was T2uN0M0
Bing Crosby
Has anyone ever mentioned any of the other treatment options like TULSA-Pro, HIFU, SBRT Radiation? All Urologists should be able to answer your questions about these treatment options?
Joseph
Unfortunately I need to go. I’ll catch you next time around.
Bing Crosby
Lots of new biomarkers (blood and urine tests) available to help with reducing the “what ifs” I highly recommend visiting https://www.pcmarkers.com and send this to your urologists
Bing Crosby
Always do a second opinion
AnCan – rick
Come visit us tomorrow at 7.30 pm in the https://www.gotomeet.me/AnswerCancer to meet Dr. Liss . 30 min presentation.
Mark WV
Sorry Have to go. Nite
AnCan – rick
Gents – don’t forget to tell your friends, this group is now recorded.
Bing Crosby
Gents…I have to bail out, and thank you for the super information. Jim I’ll connect with you tomorrow and look for your email. Rick, I’ll give a ring in the morning.
AnCan respectfuly notes that it does not accept sponsored promotion. Any drugs, protocols or devices recommended in our discussion are based solely on anecdotal peer experience or clinical evidence.
AnCan cannot and does not provide medical advice. We encourage you to discuss anything you hear in our sessions with your own medical team.
AnCan reminds all Participants that Adverse Events experienced from prescribed drugs or protocols should be reported to the pharmaceutical manufacturer or the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). To do so call 1-800-332-1066 or download interactive FDA Form 3500, https://www.fda.gov/media/76299/download/.
All AnCan’s groups are free and drop-in … join us in person sometime!
Editor’s Pick: Understanding toxic exposure risk activities (TERA) and what its gets you in secondary medical insurance coverage and how do you qualify. (bj)
Topics Discussed
Understanding toxic exposure risk activities (TERA) and what its gets you in secondary medical insurance coverage and how do you qualify; collecting Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) for loss of use of a creative organ when you have a prostate cancer diagnosis; heart disease and Vietnam veterans and getting access to Pluvicto; dealing with biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer and submission of claim; learning how to become your own agent and advocate for submitting VA claims; free lodging when traveling for cancer treatment available through the American Cancer Society (ACS); 90% VA disability rating but paid at 100% based on Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU); what is the criteria for VA disability pension for surviving spouses; understanding the claims process.
AnCan respectfuly notes that it does not accept sponsored promotion. Any drugs, protocols or devices recommended in our discussion are based solely on anecdotal peer experience or clinical evidence.
AnCan cannot and does not provide medical advice. We encourage you to discuss anything you hear in our sessions with your own medical team.
AnCan reminds all Participants that Adverse Events experienced from prescribed drugs or protocols should be reported to the pharmaceutical manufacturer or the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). To do so call 1-800-332-1066 or download interactive FDA Form 3500, https://www.fda.gov/media/76299/download/.
All AnCan’s groups are free and drop-in … join us in person sometime!
Editor’s Pick: It’s important to work with a Veterans Service Office (VSO) that has your best interest in mind and is working on your behalf. (bj)
Topics Discussed
Claims for Prostate Cancer (PCa) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD); PSTD; pension for surviving spouse; problems with VSOs; VA decision process; staying on top of your claim paperwork after submission; submitting a claim for prostate cancer; how to get a second opinion; lessons learned using VA community care — keep your paperwork for bills management; understanding VA appeals; living with Parkinson’s disease and secondary conditions.
Chat Log
Alexa Jett – AnCan Foundation
That’s considered High Risk
Bill O’Brien, Northern VA
Mark, good info! Thanks so much!
Bob Schwartz, USN, Venice FL
Good Mtg., have to go, take care.
Carl Friedrich
A great meeting but I will take my leave. See you next time and many thanks for all the help. Fantastic! Many thanks to all
AnCan – rick
Going to leave you Gents – hope to see you again later in the month. Watch this space for our Vets Speaking Freely. O&U
