A friend of mine has a 15 month old son who was diagnosed with anaplastic ependymoma (brain cancer). He had a complete surgical resection of the tumor, and the next step is proton beam therapy. She has her choice between pursuing therapy at MGH in Boston, or in New Jersey at either Procare in Somerset or Robert Wood in New Brunswick. The New Jersey facilities would be more convenient for her and her family, but if the Boston facility is better, she'll make it work. Can you give me any information about how these three facilities compare in terms of both effectiveness of the therapy and patient experience, particularly with very young pediatric patients?
posted by KathrynT
on May 2, 2013 -
14 answers
Trying to coordinate help for a friend. She stepped on a nail, doesn't have current Tetanus vax. She needs to have the wound thoroughly cleaned and get a tetanus vax. Just the shot at Walgreen's would be $200 - she needs something cheaper (no insurance).
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posted by batmonkey
on Apr 26, 2013 -
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The day after she graduates from nursing school in early May in North Carolina my niece has to take her 20 month old daughter for a five-week outpatient medical treatment in Paterson. There is no Ronald McDonald house nearby. Please help us find reasonably priced and safe accommodations for a young single mom and her baby.
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posted by mareli
on Apr 26, 2013 -
11 answers
How do I get information about a turn-of-the-century criminal? He was my great-grandfather.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 12, 2013 -
6 answers
What weather and road issues should I be aware of in my drive from Birmingham to Boston next Saturday, and what sights should I see?
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posted by bamassippi
on Dec 29, 2012 -
8 answers
Can someone explain to me why there was almost a riot in the Newark, New Jersey City Council last night?
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posted by valkyryn
on Nov 21, 2012 -
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In July, mrs. graymouser gave birth to a lovely little baby girl. I need help figuring out exactly what our situation is with regard to her disability and family leave.
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posted by graymouser
on Sep 30, 2012 -
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My dad tells stories of New York tax collectors hanging out in the parking lots of popular New Jersey malls and Ikeas and the like, writing down NY plates and sending estimated sales tax bills or "reminders" for the voluntary portion of their bill. Is this real or apocryphal?
posted by disillusioned
on Sep 25, 2012 -
12 answers
I am trying to form an improv practice group that will become (I hope) a performance group. I need tips across the board - how do we find rehearsal space for free/cheap, how do we run our practice sessions, how do we make the leap from practice to performance? What other questions am I not even thinking to ask?
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posted by booksherpa
on Aug 13, 2012 -
8 answers
Which is the best Portuguese or Spanish restaurant in the Ironbound section of Newark, NJ?
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posted by iconomy
on Jul 30, 2012 -
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I'd like to take my 85-year-old mom to Delaware Water Gap for a picnic on July 4th. Mom has mobility issues (is unsteady on her feet) so our picnic spot and the route to it needs to be as short and flat as possible and preferably paved. But I'd like to get as scenic a picnic spot as I can. Any recommendations?
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posted by Currer Belfry
on Jun 24, 2012 -
3 answers
Which address should I give when I go to the Emergency Room? This is turning out to be a surprisingly stressful and complicated question.
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posted by Ash3000
on Jun 2, 2012 -
12 answers
Please help me plan the perfect anniversary picnic! Looking for lovely secluded locations in central jersey/bucks county/nj shore area to have a romantic afternoon.
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posted by khyaiin
on Apr 18, 2012 -
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I'm moving to New Jersey! Unfortunately, I'm a 22-year-old midwesterner who's pretty clueless about New Jersey. I'm going to grad school in Madison, but am not sure where to live. Snowflakey details inside.
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posted by naturalog
on Mar 28, 2012 -
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Why are traffic lights in New Jersey horizontal in many cities and vertical in the suburbs?
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posted by daninnj
on Feb 23, 2012 -
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Move to New Jersey in the future (Princeton), I am looking for jobs but I have some specific interests. I know almost nothing about the area and what is based there. I am aware of its proximity to major cities but I would like to start with recommendations near Princeton and then outward. I really want to work in technology/creative groups.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 19, 2012 -
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My colleagues in New Jersey often refer to places as "the next town over" or "two towns down from me." I get the general idea, but as life-long Southern Californian, I feel like I'm not getting the full, nuanced meaning.
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posted by bluejayway
on Jan 26, 2012 -
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How do I petition the court to become my little brother's legal guardian in New Jersey? A little background: My mother has a terminal disease, which may also cause her to be mentally incapacitated at some point (thanks in advance for the condolences). My little brother is 15 and lives at home with my mom. My mom has made it clear to myself and people around her that she wants me to become his guardian after she dies. But, I have had little luck figuring out the actual legal process for initiating the process.
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posted by runcibleshaw
on Oct 24, 2011 -
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My husband, having lived in 4 states in 4 years, is trying to get a New York State driver's license. Only problem is that apparently
two out of state licenses are still active, and the DMV refuses to give him a license.
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posted by PhoBWanKenobi
on Sep 28, 2011 -
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I need restaurant recommendations for a really promising first date in North Central Jersey.
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posted by Finder
on Sep 25, 2011 -
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Cape May, NJ filter: We're visiting Cape May for the first time this Thurs-Sun for our fifth wedding anniversary. We were hoping to make this a beach/pool trip, but unfortunately, the weather
looks pretty miserable. Any suggestions on activities/locations in the area that we can enjoy despite the rain? Restaurant suggestions also appreciated.
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posted by Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell
on Sep 6, 2011 -
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In 1934, could you travel by rail from New York City to Paterson, NJ? What route would you have taken, with which train-lines? If you could not have traveled by rail, would there have been a bus route?
posted by Marquis
on Jun 8, 2011 -
16 answers
Looking into auto insurance as a 22 year old male in NJ. What companies are affordable yet also reliable in the event I need to file a claim?
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posted by mccarty.tim
on May 12, 2011 -
16 answers
Help me figure out where to ride my road bike in northern New Jersey. I'm looking for a 20- to 30-mile ride in a rural(ish) area--or at least some place where there are as few cars as possible.
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posted by bassomatic
on Apr 30, 2011 -
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Does anyone know a good, trustworthy locksmith in or near New Providence, NJ?
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posted by Citrus
on Mar 7, 2011 -
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What should I expect if I were to commute from Brooklyn, NY to Ewing, NJ approximately twice a week? What is the suggested method (car, train, combination, etc)?
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posted by amylicious
on Jan 31, 2011 -
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I have a list of psychiatrists my insurance will cover, but I don’t have good resources for a referral; All the doctors I know are in NYC and my plan is almost exclusively NJ. I have no out of network coverage. So...I know this is kind of a longshot, but does anyone have feedback on any of these psychiatrists (links inside)?
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posted by The Dutchman
on Jan 28, 2011 -
2 answers
I have a date in traffic court coming up, for choosing to plead not guilty to a moving violation. What should I expect? I've never been to court before.
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posted by rachaelfaith
on Nov 29, 2010 -
22 answers
Your recommendations for affordable self storage in Brooklyn or (VERY near to NYC) New Jersey?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 30, 2010 -
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Well, my fiancee and I are looking to move to Jersey. She has a job in NYC (specifically Rockefeller Ctr). I am a student at Temple in Philadelphia. I'll be commuting back and forth to Philly once or twice a week (staying in Philly 3-4 nights and Jersey 3-4 nights).
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posted by Gaz Errant
on Sep 18, 2010 -
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What trees (preferably evergreen) are native to the Jersey City, New Jersey (USA) area?
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posted by aleahey
on Sep 1, 2010 -
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I need to locate a children's party entertainer for August 28th in the Delaware Valley/Southern NJ area.
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posted by crataegus
on Jul 31, 2010 -
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I am working in Central Jersey now (near Princeton), and still living in NYC. Want to know if there any acceptable places for a single guy to live in this area. I checked out River Park at Raritan - it looks ok. Looked at Pike Run in Belle Mead, but I read a number of reviews and they were all pretty bad. Tenants were complaining about bedbugs and poor insulation.
Are there any places, preferably on the luxury rental side, that are decent for a single professional to live in the area?
posted by dvjtj
on Jun 26, 2010 -
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