Wednesday, October 28, 2009

where can i find a Breast Cancer Charities that will help us

where can i find a Breast Cancer Charities that will help us?
my mother is diagnosed with stage 4 Breast Cancer and already undergone operation last december 2009 the doctor said she will have a 2 or 3 months to live but thank God shes still alive until now but shes now bed ridden and fighting the cancer within her. her only medicine is pain killers because we cant afford the oral chemo the doctor prescribed us thats why im hoping theres charities who will help us. if you know a charity please help us.
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I would definatly start with the american cancer society. If they can't help you then they may be able to refer you to someone who can. Sometimes, if people qualify, the drug company will supply the medication at little or no cost, but that would be something that would be initiated within your mom's doctor's office. So, 1 call ACS, then call her doctor's office :) Hope this helps. Good luck!
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I would do as Jess says and if that fails try contacting the pharmaceutical company direct. I knew a woman who did that and had luck with it. Good luck, I hope you get what she needs.
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This is what really makes me angry. Why do they make us pay so damn much money for medication desperately needed. It's so wrong. Like the first person said, try the American Cancer Society. I belong to the Susan G. Koman foundation or organization for breast cancer awareness. Now, I'm not sure if they can help you, but go on to their site and see if they can. Ask your mom's Dr who can help you. Doesn't she have insurance? They should help pay for this medication. My insurance paid and I only had a co-pay. I didn't take any chemo pill like Tamoxifen, I refused. I still have that old prescription on my fridge but if your mom needs it, it should be available to her. Can you ask family members to help you buy this drug? I feel awful that she can't or you can't pay for this. Ask your town. Ask anywhere, start with the town hall, There is help out there. A lot of people don't realize how much help is out there, you have to do some leg work. I wish your mom the best. Blessings ADD I just received a letter in the mail from the Breast Cancer Society. I thought of you as soon as I read it. this woman named Rhonda was a member. Here is a quote from her that was on her picture. TBCS has been there with me, offering their assistance every step of the way from the Christmas check to literally holding my hand in the hospital before and after surgery.. Taking my mother and children to and from the airport, getting me groceries and so much more..." I think this could be an answer for you. As I read on, I could see how people really like them. I never heard of this society before. I guess there's always a reason unexpected things happen. It also says in the pamphlet that the breast Cancer Society is providing direct help to individuals and families. This help gives hope and hope is essential in winning the battle and becoming a survivor." I might add that the woman Rhonda lost her battle but they continued helping her family until they got back on their feet. They are located in Ohio. Here is the address; Breast Cancer Society PMB 283-Gift Processing. MA 3971 Hoover RD. Grove City, OH 43123-2839 The National Headquarters are in Meza, AZ. I can't find the web site for them but I'm sure if you just use the information I gave you, you will find it. Hope this helps you a lot

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