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Anonymous asked in Politics & GovernmentPolitics · 1 decade ago

If Senator Chris Dodd had Obama Care, would he get "End of Life" counseling instead of treatment?

Or would he get put on a list for treatment with Obama Care like any other 65 year old man with prostate cancer?

WASHINGTON – Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., has been diagnosed with an early stage of prostate cancer and intends to have surgery early in August, his office said Friday.

Dodd plans to be back at work when Congress reconvenes in September, according to an e-mail his office circulated to

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  • 1 decade ago
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    That would be a good wish for him to have Obama care and I believe it is only fair that they give up their Cadillac Care and be on the government dole also.

    Let's face it if it was you or me that developed this cancer at his age we would be getting death counseling. Most people have wills, P of Atty, Living Wills etc. So nothing else to talk about besides what type of care you might receive and in this condition one could have a heart attack waiting for some council to decide if you are worth saving or not.

  • 1 decade ago

    Why would a doctor give end of life counseling instead of treatment to someone with prostate cancer in early stages? End of life counseling is for people with incurable diseases.

    If you cared, you could look at the Bill and find plenty that you either don't like or want clarified to criticize. Instead you invent an idea of what you think ObamaCare is, and whine about that. That's why your party lost in November--America decided to quit listening to the crap that comes out of republican mouths.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    End of LIfe Counseling is the painful process of deciding if you want a Do Not Resuscitate order attached to your medical records, advice on a Last Will and Testament or Trust. Anyone, even a healthy young person can die on the operating table during a relatively simple procedure. No one is going to ask you to make a decision between life and death. Stop drinking the Republican kool ade.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I bet Teddy Kennedy would have gotten refused treatment. Dodd has a few years of life yet.

    Actually Prostate Cancer is very treatable. And in many cases very preventable. The going theory is men should ejaculate 3x a week to keep prostate cancer at bay.

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  • 1 decade ago

    I just asked almost the same question! The arrogance of this man, bragging about his wonderful card and then trying to deny it to others. This is an outrage. I hope thousands read this.

  • dlk
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    1 decade ago

    If he was "just a citizen" and not a Politician yes. BTW a Senior is considered age 60 and older.

  • 1 decade ago

    Well since the Congress has no plans on enrolling in what us peons will have to - I would say no he would continue to get his caddie benefits and we will pay for it.

  • NO, Just like my friend from Russia said, "Government and KGB see doctor, all other wait"

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    No, stop listening to the Oxycontin Kool Aid dispenser. President Obama's plan will cover everyone.

  • 1 decade ago

    Why dont you read the proposal first before you continue to post untruths and just make yourself look ignorant to the facts.

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