finacial help for cancer patient?

Question

my mother had breast cancer and peices of it got into her brain. she has 1-5 years to live and is trying to live as normal and good a life as possable but she wont be able to work for much longer and my dad lost his job because of the time he had to take off for her. she is stressing out so much about how she is going to pay for the treatments that will give her more time she isnt able to truly enjoy the time she has. the family in a whole is broke and is doing all we can. there has to be some kind of charity that can help with costs. please help me find them.

Answer 1

Your best bet would be to contact some of the local chapters that help with cancer. Even though it may not be the type of cancer your mother has, they will know of possible places to get help. I'd start with the American Cancer Society. Also, since I don't know where you live, I've pulled some links for places all over the United States that might be able to help and those are listed below:

http://www.thelightofhope.com/

http://www.aacr.org/home/survivors--advocates/information-about-support-groups,-clinical-trials,-financial-help-and-fundraising/how-to-find-financial-aid-and-advice.aspx

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/support/financial-assistance

http://usgovinfo.about.com/library/weekly/aa061800a.htm

http://www.thepinkfund.org/

http://www.cancerlinksusa.com/financial_aid.htm

http://www.arimidex.com/arimidex/paying-breast-cancer-treatment.asp


Your local churches might also be able to help in finding your dad a job what will work around his schedule of taking your mom to and from her appointments.

Please, the one thing I can't stress the most, is not to be too proud to ask for help when things like this strike. My daughter had leukemia and I was a single mother of 3...10, 8, and 6. I learned a lot about life and what you have to do in order to survive and take care of a sick loved one. You WILL need help during this time, so please take advantage of every bit you can get.

God bless your family, I will hold you in my prayers.

Answer 2

I will keep u in my prayer. But if u are interested in knowing a solution that may be able to help your mum in her breast cancer, do ask me back from my yahoo profile.

Answer 3

If you are in the United States, check into Medicaid. It depends on the family income and assets. It could help if you qualify. She might be eligible for SSI.