Scared But Not Alone

       Just this weekend I had the opportunity to talk with people about healthcare.  The more people I talk to the more I understand how many people have had to deal with the scare that I have had.  When my husband and I got my diagnosis of breast cancer we really didn't know what to do, where to start.  I'm afraid that happens to more often than not.  We had discussions of what would we sell first because we didn't know how much our insurance would cover or what it meant.  After the initial shock we were one of the lucky ones.  With good doctors and a supportive and comprehensive group of people we made it through.  They were there to support us and help us with the financial end of it as well.  Even if this is not the last time I may deal with this terrible disease I know they are there to support me.  For those who don't have that support, and I know of some, where can they turn.  This may be a site that you might want to recommend to those you know who are just beginning their journey.  It is the Cancer Care site.

     It is a fountain of information not only for those with cancer but also for those who are charged with their care.  Surprising enough the journey through cancer and treatment is not only traveled by the one diagnosed, but also by the ones that are the closest to them.  This site has a spot for them as well.  And last but not least, once the treatment journey is over the fight is not.  Those that are survivors, and I mean the caregivers as well, still need support.  They have a spot for you as well.

For those who have more questions than answers, they are only a click away.

A cancer diagnosis turns a person’s world upside down--emotionally, physically and financially. CancerCare® can help.

We provide telephone, online and face-to-face counseling, support groups, education, publications and financial and co-payment assistance. Professional oncology social workers offer personalized care, and all of our services are free of charge.

Explore our website to learn more, and call us at 800-813-HOPE (4673).