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had thryoid cancer surg in March....now huge thing blew up in neck and can't swallow. Fire dept would hose the "pink dust" off our house after every bomb. Sorry for vent
bkkyosemite
(5,792 posts)kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)Make sure you file a claim if you are.
http://www.justice.gov/civil/common/reca.html
My grandmother was. I'm working on a claim re her death due to cancer.
have talked to them as mom had cancer as well
wish me luck...going to Huntsman cancer center in am
WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)the bank, if you haven't already. Takes about a year to process a claim, they tell me.
medeak
(8,101 posts)fecking cant swallow
cherokeeprogressive
(24,853 posts)I wish you all the best. Take care.
Tikki
(14,559 posts)living it. I wish I could say everyone on DU was understanding of the dangers of Nuclear
fallout and waste, but there are many here who DO know and back your fears 100%.
I am so sorry you have to go through this by no fault of your own.
Tikki
JohnnyLib2
(11,212 posts)Best wishes from an old Nevadan who has heard it way too much.
caraher
(6,279 posts)I hope you get well soon. The Cold War is still causing suffering unfortunately...
KT2000
(20,587 posts)so sorry you have to go through this. They should send all your bills directly to the Dept. of Defense.
kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)RECA fund. Plus they can get medical expenses covered for eligible diseases. Thyroid cancer is almost certainly one of them.
LiberalAndProud
(12,799 posts)I hope you'll be able to swallow again soon. I am so very sorry and extremely angry that this happened to you and so many others.