Had to take my 88 year old Dad to UAB to see his oncologist on Monday. Brought him back on Tuesday so I only had 2 days in the field this week. Wednesday 6 applications $2868.48AP and Thursday 3 applications $2217.24 for a 2 day total of 9 applications and $5085.72AP. Door knocked every lead. I really needed this.
Give you a little history about my Dad. He worked for Liberty National on a debit for about 30 years. Every time he sees me he asks about my production and if I have any leads. Well about a year ago he was diagnosed with lung cancer, he has a tumor in his left lung. He decided to go to a local oncologist who basically did nothing for him and I assume it was because of his age, but for 88 he is very active. I was always asking about this treatment or that each time I would take him for his visit and was told nothing could be done. The last time we went to Pensacola we were told "You have Stage 4 lung cancer go home and relax in your recliner and call hospice." Now that pissed me and my Dad off enough that we sought a 2nd opinion. Went to UAB and saw a doctor there. Took all of his records, but she didn't understand why the local doctor was doing what he did so she decided to run a test to see if Dad's DNA or something matched so he could take some oral chemo. This is not a cure, but could extend his life a few years. She called the doctor in Pensacola and asked him about my Dad and when she told him that she had done the test he stated that he had done the test and my Dad qualified. I had specifically asked him time and again about this and he had told me no. Then to our surprise he called both of us and wanted to write a prescription. Told us that the sooner we had it filled the better my Dad would feel. Couldn't believe what I was hearing. Why didn't he give it to us months ago? Well anyway we ain't going back to him and I hope he has good insurance because we have a lawyer looking at the case. I don't believe in withholding treatment no matter how old a person is. If you qualify for treatment you should be able to get it.
Give you a little history about my Dad. He worked for Liberty National on a debit for about 30 years. Every time he sees me he asks about my production and if I have any leads. Well about a year ago he was diagnosed with lung cancer, he has a tumor in his left lung. He decided to go to a local oncologist who basically did nothing for him and I assume it was because of his age, but for 88 he is very active. I was always asking about this treatment or that each time I would take him for his visit and was told nothing could be done. The last time we went to Pensacola we were told "You have Stage 4 lung cancer go home and relax in your recliner and call hospice." Now that pissed me and my Dad off enough that we sought a 2nd opinion. Went to UAB and saw a doctor there. Took all of his records, but she didn't understand why the local doctor was doing what he did so she decided to run a test to see if Dad's DNA or something matched so he could take some oral chemo. This is not a cure, but could extend his life a few years. She called the doctor in Pensacola and asked him about my Dad and when she told him that she had done the test he stated that he had done the test and my Dad qualified. I had specifically asked him time and again about this and he had told me no. Then to our surprise he called both of us and wanted to write a prescription. Told us that the sooner we had it filled the better my Dad would feel. Couldn't believe what I was hearing. Why didn't he give it to us months ago? Well anyway we ain't going back to him and I hope he has good insurance because we have a lawyer looking at the case. I don't believe in withholding treatment no matter how old a person is. If you qualify for treatment you should be able to get it.
