Positive i have anal cancer but no insurance

I was diagnosed in 2008 with anal cancer, after having symptoms of bleeding and fullness in my rectum, even after having a bowel movement.  I don't remember having itching so much.  All that said, please get yourself to a doctor.  I realize from your post that your finances are tight and you have no insurance, but you have a child or children.  For the sake of your family, please do not let your symptoms go unchecked.  I don't know where you live, but try to find a doctor who will work with you regarding the finance issues.  I can't think of anything worse than finding out too late that you have cancer and leaving your family behind.  Please find a doctor who will see you.

Try this interactive map from the Department of Health and Human Resources to locate a Community Health Center close to you. They provide healthcare services based on your ability to pay. They should be able to refer you to specialists who will also provide similar financial considerations.

https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/index.html

They should also be able to assist you in signing up for Medicaid in your state.

I hope this helps.

Deb

Where (city,town,etc) are you located?  I assume you work pt-time, or are self-employed  Hospitals that receive gov funds are required to treat patients...Teaching hospitals are often able to negotiate financial arrangements.

What is the nation's health care safety net?

Health care safety net providers are those that have a legal mandate or mission to offer medical care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, and have a substantial number of patients who are uninsured or on Medicaid.

• Health care safety net providers include emergency departments, community health centers, public hospitals, charitable clinics, and in some communities, teaching and community hospitals—organizations that people turn to when faced with barriers to obtaining medical care elsewhere.
• Emergency departments have the only legal mandate to provide health care ??the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). This law ensures that anyone who comes to an emergency department, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay, must receive a medical screening exam and be stabilized. 

  I agree with everyone who has urged you to find a Dr or a facility as soon as possible who can begin a diagnostic process; it really is hard to self-diagnose as your symptoms could be a number of things, not necessarily cancer.  

Like others have said the emergency room has an obligation to treat you. Next time you get rectal bleeding go in when you have it, or report to them that's what you have. If you are examined in ER and found to have cancer (or exam highly suspicious for cancer) that is probably the best place to get you set up for a program to help you. 

It is so upsetting to see you stuck in the middle like this & I know there are many more in the same boat.   Is there a free clinic in your town or close to you?

Am deleting my post as not being helpful.

No apologies necessary. I know there was no bad intent in your post. I just may be overly sensitive when it comes to matters like this because it hits very close to home. My advice too to Jnv would be to go to the ER next time she is bleeding, at least she will get enough tests to know what is going on. Then, whatever comes after that can be dealt with. She needs to speak with a patient advocate to see whats her options are. Also, it is good to remember that you can't get blood from a stone and that a person can not be denied medical care regardless of their financial situation.

Jnv...please go find out if something is wrong, your kid(s) need you.