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Hi everybody;
I am new here so I dont no if I'm doing this right.
I am 49. My mom died of breast cancer 4 years ago. She had it at 42 then at 58 the lump she was told was "nothing" had matastesized into bone cancer. They gave her 6 months, she lasated 3 years. I lost her at her age of 61. I miss her every single day.

I was diagnosed in August. September double masectomy. I was scared to death becaue I hadn't had a mamogram for 4 years. I had lost my ins and had no primary care doc. When I would call in October nobody asked if I had a family history; they just said "you need a doctor's referral. Pretty sad I received a ton of info on getting a mamo in the packet after I already had cancer.
My reconstruction was pulled a week before surgery. I live in Northern Calif apparently we dont have 1 single doctor that takes my insurance. My entire life is on hold waiting for this. I had a consultation 2 weeks ago; her first opening is in October. I thought ok I'll get a job. However if I get ajob I loost my insurance. This is a no win situation. I cannot believe our choice as woman for reconstruction is literally being called by insurance.
I mentally have not handled this very well. I feel like a monster. I am single after 30 years of marriage. A 4 year divorce frm hell. I lost everything, even my car. Sorry but when I was told and he admitted to molesting his neice Ithought I would die. Since I wouldn't come back and forgive him hepurposely but my ranch into foeclosure. My 250,000 inheritance bought it. I lost everything.
Court says I need a attorney for contempt of court for alimony, I'm supposed to get 1500.00 a month , begged for 100.00 for food 2 weeks after surgery, NO...didn't eat for 4 days.

Anyway, I am disguisted with the entire healcare system. I still dont look in the mirror, I cry all the time, I guess I didn't think I'd look like Mom. I look worse. I have a hole in my left side big enough for 2 golf balls?? That wasn't the side with the cancer??? During reconstructin they will take muscle from my back and try to build it back. I was fired 1 day after diagnosis, called back a week later, went back 6 weeks after double mas. 2 weeks later; fired again??? Yes I have a lawyer but they denied my unemployment ?? I lost disability a month ago. My doctor said I was as close to a nervous breakdown without a hospital as I could. Mental disability ended last month, I now have no income,
I will be homeless in 2 months,,,,I ask why, why,,,,
I want to go to school but I need to find financial aid to live on...
I'm sorry I'm rambling I guess I just needed to get it out. And please dont get me wronng. I am very, very thankful I was only stage 1. Chemo pills but no anymore. I just want to be able to wear a normal shirt;. These prostehiss are so hot I cant stand them alredy. Cant just wear a t shirt you can see my chest caved in.....
Thank You for listeaning.

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  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
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    so so sorry...
    I totally understand the lack of medical insurance...situation...(NOT MYSELF but my daughter and young grandsons)IT"S terrible you can't be seen or treated. (MY daughter finally got medicaid after years of low income and she can't find anyone who takes it)

    I WISH YOU the best..and so sorry about bitter divorce!

    I hope things are getting better...and I"LL check back to see how you are doing!

    Denise
  • lovs2decorate
    lovs2decorate Member Posts: 44
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    So deeply sorry...
    I am so deeply sorry that you are going thru such a hard time with everything. I'm not sure where you live, I'm in New Jersey. If you can pm me with your address I'd like to keep in touch with you. All the ladies here are GREAT for support. I don't post alot but I come on everyday. Coming here helps me feel like I'm not alone.

    I am having my 3rd revision on 4/11 after having a bilaterial masct. w/ trans flap reconstruction on 4/30/2010. The side that is not healing so great isn't the side where my cancer was either.

    Sending you strength as you journey thru this time in your life.

    Justine
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
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    First, there is no right or
    First, there is no right or wrong way to do this. You definitely have a lot on your plate, and cancer all by itself is hard. But then you add all the other stuff going on...

    So some practical things to try...have you contacted American Cancer Society? Their number is 1-800-227-2345, and they have someone available 24 hours a day. They may be able to provide financial assistance, or help you find a doc who will accept your insurance, or counseling. They have been helpful when I've called, and I'm also in Northern CA so the programs available for you should be similar. Also try Susan G. Komen, 1-877-465-6636, they also have programs to help financially, etc. Both of these organizations raise hundreds of thousands of dollars a year so they can help people. If you haven't done it yet, please call them.

    You'll find that we are very compassionate here, and we are always here to listen. Please come back and let us know how you are doing.

    Hugs,

    Linda