I learned of my breast cancer last week. I'm scheduled for more surgeries,etc., I'm sure i will not wheather thru this well financially
2006-11-16 05:49:36 · 9 answers · asked by linda o 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
your doctor may be able to help you get on disability. That works for some people but it's not a guarantee. Good luck fighting cancer and I wish you well.
2006-11-16 05:59:17 · answer #1 · answered by bunny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Financial Help for Cancer Patients: Where to Find Help For Cancer Care
http://cancer.about.com/od/treatmentoptions/a/cancerfinancial.htm?iam=metaresults&terms=financial+help
2006-11-16 13:58:53 · answer #2 · answered by kimandchris2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you employed? If so, contact your HR department to find out your benefits coverage. Also try contacting your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for some guidance as well as support.
If you aren't employed then you might try contacting your county hospital district to determine the steps you must take and paperwork you must complete to get assistance. If you go thru the county you will get assistance to pay for services rendered - but you'll probably have to go to the county hospital instead of a more private hospital.
Also check community centers in your area - and/or assistance clinics. They should be able to assist you.
Sorry to read about your cancer - you'll make it through this fine. :-D
2006-11-16 13:55:11 · answer #3 · answered by The First Lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local chapter of the American Cancer Society. They can hook you up with the resources in your area. Also, the Susan G. Komen foundation - that is dedicated to breast cancer.
Best Wishes
2006-11-17 08:48:49 · answer #4 · answered by Char 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many different cancer foundations, such as Susan G. Komen. Contact one of them or have your doctor put you in touch with the appropriate connections. They should be able to help you. Good luck.
2006-11-16 13:52:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try asking your hospital if they have a Charity Program, Thats what helped me when I had no money for Gallbladder Surgery. Or try American Red Cross
2006-11-16 13:52:52 · answer #6 · answered by bettyboop0132000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can also go to Breastcancer.org and there is a forum with woman that have breast cancer. There might be someone in your area that can give you help.
2006-11-16 23:01:39 · answer #7 · answered by wild4gypsy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try your local department of health. they are prepared to help all sorts of situations. or have some friends and family do benefit's or fundraisers. i hope you will be ok. and remember everyday makes you stronger never give up the fight no matter how much you may want to.
2006-11-16 13:52:01 · answer #8 · answered by short.lil_momma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I presume that you are in the USA?
Try here:
http://www.patientadvocate.org/ Dealing with insurance and related issues in the US.
2006-11-16 17:21:01 · answer #9 · answered by thinkingtime 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋