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Karen Armstrong is the caregiver, supporter, and cheerleader for so many others. A through and through special educator, she has devoted her career to helping others achieve to their potential and obtain the resources needed to do so. , Karen is a loving and devoted wife and mother, as anyone who has spent any time with Karen would know, always putting the needs of her family first. Karen is the type of person who you can count on to lift you up when you're down, and never expects anything in return.
6-months ago, Karen was diagnosed with breast cancer. She went through her initial diagnosis and surgery with a positive and courageous mindset, and returned to her caregiver role at work and in her personal life soon after the first phase of treatment (despite her family and friends and colleagues concern). The second phase of treatment approaching, Karen's health insurance provider declined her oncologist's request for Proton Beam Therapy as an alternative to radiation and chemotherapy. The short and long term health effects differ significantly between the two types of treatment. Despite Karen's oncology team at Loma Linda University Hospital recommending her as an ideal candidate for Proton Beam Therapy to eradicate the cancer from her body, she was declined by corporate insurance. She persisted, going through the appeals processes, always the opimist with a positive and courageous mindset.
Karen believed that the insurance would do the right thing when presented with the medical evidence from her providers. That did not occur. Soon after the final appeal was denied, she met with the Proton Beam Therapy program from Loma Linda University Hospital, and was informed that the cost of Proton Beam Therapy as a private pay patient would be $27,000.
Karen and her family were faced with a hard decision between two options, both with significant risks. Ultimately, and with the encouragement of loved ones, they chose the financial risk over the long-term global health risks associated with the radiation and chemotherapy option covered by the insurance plan.
Karen and Craig are nearing retirement, and have three college aged children. As the ever generous and giving caregiver, Karen is in need of some support from her loved ones and extended community of friends and colleagues. Every little bit goes a long way in supporting a woman whose life is devoted to the well being of others. The goal of this campaign is to reduce the financial stress and impact of private pay cancer treatment on Karen and her family. A reduction of stress will allow Karen to focus her energy on healing, giving her the best chance to respond favorably and rapidly to her treatment.
Please help us in our support of Karen Armstrong.
6-months ago, Karen was diagnosed with breast cancer. She went through her initial diagnosis and surgery with a positive and courageous mindset, and returned to her caregiver role at work and in her personal life soon after the first phase of treatment (despite her family and friends and colleagues concern). The second phase of treatment approaching, Karen's health insurance provider declined her oncologist's request for Proton Beam Therapy as an alternative to radiation and chemotherapy. The short and long term health effects differ significantly between the two types of treatment. Despite Karen's oncology team at Loma Linda University Hospital recommending her as an ideal candidate for Proton Beam Therapy to eradicate the cancer from her body, she was declined by corporate insurance. She persisted, going through the appeals processes, always the opimist with a positive and courageous mindset.
Karen believed that the insurance would do the right thing when presented with the medical evidence from her providers. That did not occur. Soon after the final appeal was denied, she met with the Proton Beam Therapy program from Loma Linda University Hospital, and was informed that the cost of Proton Beam Therapy as a private pay patient would be $27,000.
Karen and her family were faced with a hard decision between two options, both with significant risks. Ultimately, and with the encouragement of loved ones, they chose the financial risk over the long-term global health risks associated with the radiation and chemotherapy option covered by the insurance plan.
Karen and Craig are nearing retirement, and have three college aged children. As the ever generous and giving caregiver, Karen is in need of some support from her loved ones and extended community of friends and colleagues. Every little bit goes a long way in supporting a woman whose life is devoted to the well being of others. The goal of this campaign is to reduce the financial stress and impact of private pay cancer treatment on Karen and her family. A reduction of stress will allow Karen to focus her energy on healing, giving her the best chance to respond favorably and rapidly to her treatment.
Please help us in our support of Karen Armstrong.