I'm not spamming - suggestions by cancer patients.
http://www.harmonyhill.org/ Thanks to Tracey
Harmony Hill's mission is to improve the quality of life for those
affected by cancer, providing support and resources that inspire renewal
While we're on the topic, this one's for males
http://www.reelrecovery.org/
Reel Recovery is a national non-profit organization that conducts
fly-fishing retreats for men recovering from cancer. Our purpose is to
help men in the recovery process by sharing with them the healing powers
of the sport of fly-fishing, while providing a safe, supportive
environment to explore their personal experiences with cancer, with others
who share their stories. Retreats are offered at no cost to the
participants and are led by professional facilitators and expert
fly-fishing instructors. Reel Recovery provides all meals, lodging and
fly-fishing equipment, and no previous fishing experience is required. A
maximum of 12 men are invited to participate. (per program)"
Cruise Ships - Figgertoes
"Most cruise ships (if not all) have a doctor on board. When we went on
a cruise & Socks needed pre-sechduled
bloodwork, the ship furnished us a car & driver to get us to the local
hospital. I might add we had purchased only a standard cabin. I had
already pre-arranged the hospiital part. Because the whole thing went so
well, we had plenty of time to enjoy whatever island we were on.
On another cruise, we woke up to find ourselves in a port we weren't
scheduled to be in. A passenger had become ill with a suspected heart
condition & the ship made an unscheduled stop to the island with the best
hospital in the area. We got to our scheduled port in time to fully
enjoy our day & received regular reports on the sick passenger.
He was apparently doing well.
We like Celebrity & Holland America cruise lines, personal preference.
Celebrity best of all. From these experiences, it appears they go out of
their way to help passengers with medical conditions/emergencies.
Check out this website. It's the very best I've found for cruises. So
many other sites make you work hard to find the details. On this one,
it's all right there for comparing, sorting, filtering. Once you find
your cruise, you can compare their prices to what you'd get booking
directly with the cruise line. Do call the cruise line to make sure
there's a doc on board & ask about the medical facilities if that's a
concern. I think the big ships are all equipped, but worth a phone call
for peace of mind. Buy the travel insurance. Most cover per-existing
conditions if you purchase insurance within a few days of booking your
trip.
http://www.vacationstogo.com/ "
xela56 - 27 Jan 2008 20:43 GMT
http://www.cancerboard.ab.ca/tapestry/organization_funding.htm
http://www.breasthealthnwt.ca/support.html
http://www.callanish.org/mission.htm
As far as cruising goes, be prepare to pay for your health care needs at
time of service ( can be put on your credit card) and then file with your
insurance to be reimbursed. Medicare pays nothing so if you haven't paid for
travel insurance you will be responsible for the whole bill.
J - 16 Mar 2008 00:14 GMT
> I'm not spamming - suggestions by cancer patients.
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> http://www.vacationstogo.com/ "
And here's 10 more
< http://www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler/deals/wellnessvacations.html >
RThose who currently have cancer and/or on treatment and/or serious health
problems should ask where the closest medical facilities are.
And check with doctors first
Ir'a cxlled "Top Ten Wellness Vacations" excerpted from the "100 Best
Vacations to Enrich Your Life."
Family members needing a break?; a vacation for after treatment?
J
xela56 - 16 Mar 2008 14:47 GMT
> And here's 10 more
> < http://www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler/deals/wellnessvacations.html
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> Family members needing a break?; a vacation for after treatment?
> J
Did you read this article? Many of these place would be very impractical for
a person just finsihing chemo or a family would needs a break.
Surfing??? They make you sign a libabilty waiver
Gourmet Raft Trip?? Three day rafting trip, it doesn't sound like you would
be close to medical help if needed.
Outdoor Survival School- this one is the best you learn how to find potable
water....that would be great to drink contiminated water after chemo.
Weight-Loss Spa- another beauty...most doctor don't want you dieting even
after treatment.
Sled Dog Adventure- you are in rural Minnesota in the cold!
Race Car Driving- another libability waiver.
More practical suggestion would be going to place close to a Medical Center
that can treat your cancer, and for families a place where it is a short hop
on a flight with many planes leaving daily for home.
J - 20 Mar 2008 13:31 GMT
> > And here's 10 more
> > < http://www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler/deals/wellnessvacations.html
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> Did you read this article? Many of these place would be very impractical for
> a person just finsihing chemo or a family would needs a break.
I did not put a timeline on it; I did not mention children, if that's your
concern.
as to the rest of your concerns, you're not using common sense if you think
people would be drinking contaminated water (although they could be in their own
or public swimming pool). You find it, you test it, you boil it and put in
tablets Anyone who's been camping knows that
These places have to have rescue services at the ready.
I'm not talking about the North Pole, for God's sake ! <g>
J
> Surfing??? They make you sign a libabilty waiver
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> that can treat your cancer, and for families a place where it is a short hop
> on a flight with many planes leaving daily for home.