Illegal alien, not insurance, can't qualify for help,

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Griselda74
Griselda74 Member Posts: 3
edited December 2014 in Just Diagnosed

I wonder how is it to die from breast cancer and how long it will take from the stage II to IV terminal, I would rather let my husband to keep his savings to continue raising our child when I die and to pay hospice because I do not want to die in so much pain.

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  • kdrez
    kdrez Member Posts: 65
    edited December 2014

    A gentle hug to you! I can't answer your question on going from stage II to terminal because I just don't know if it will happen or not. Cancer does not let us know if it's coming back or not. We just have to be positive and make the most of each day. Try to pick yourself up and search for doctors, because I believe that a doctor is out there who will help, or connect you to someone who can help. Sending you positive vibes and glad that you have came into this forum. Ask questions, because many will try to help and answer your concerns. Stay positive. Sending you positive vibrations....

  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited December 2014

    Hi Griselda, welcome you to Breastcancer.org. We're sorry you find yourself in such situation. In case it helps, you can take a look at the article: Help for People Without Health Insurance, from our main site. It may help you find programs that may be able to help you get coverage or help you pay for treatment costs. You'll get through it all! We're here for you.

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  • new2bc
    new2bc Member Posts: 559
    edited December 2014

    I am very sorry you are going through this tough situation. I know 2 places where you can call to see if they accept you . Please ask them ahead of time if you have to pay anything.  I am not sure if they ask about your status.

    1. Moncrief  (817) 288-9800

    2. Bridge Network  (214) 821-3820

    Please let us know if any of these places were any help.

  • Griselda74
    Griselda74 Member Posts: 3
    edited December 2014

    Thank you all, and sorry for my awful post, I think this time I will have to do the right thing and going back to my country, will leave my husbandand son in here, but hopefully I can comeback lawfully and complete my college degree, as this is why I came to this wonderful country in first place. I came here as a student at UC Hayward, CA but after the birth of my son went in to a bad postpartum depression and my student visa expired, but I hope that this treatment buys me at least 5 years more to fulfill my goals, before the cancer returns.

  • MelissaDallas
    MelissaDallas Member Posts: 7,268
    edited December 2014

    I don't see that being illegal keeps you from getting treatment in N. Texas at all. When I was going through ovarian cancer treatment at Parkland more patients than not were illegal. Have you been to John Peter Smith?

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