What Happens to People Who Have Cancer and No Health Insurance?
Cancer is a disease that affects thousands of people each year. Sadly, some of these people don't have health insurance. This fact presents a dim outlook for the future for people in this position. However, there is good news. There are different avenues a person with cancer and no health insurance can take to get medical attention. These avenues do not require money, just a strong will and a little bit of effort.
Prevention/Solution
The American Cancer Society offers services to people who have health insurance, as well as those who do not, and are suffering from cancer. The organization works with public and private donors to raise money to assist anyone ailing from the disease. Anyone who wants to contact the organization directly can do so by calling the toll free number listed on the American Cancer Society.
Prevention/Solution
Churches are a viable source of help for people suffering from cancer but do not have insurance. According to the February 2008 edition of Prevention magazine, 51% of churches offered financial assistance for medical bills, 65% provided health education, 70% directed health services and 87% transported ailing people to and from doctor's appointments. In other words, the church is an alternative source of help for anyone who is dealing with cancer or any other disease.
Prevention/Solution
Oprah's Angel Network is known for making people's dream come true. And usually, it is someone with an illness or big heart. Therefore, a person struggling with cancer is a good candidate for the organization. They can be contacted through the Angel Network webpage located on the Oprah website.
Prevention/Solution
Family and friends are another source of help for anyone with a cancer diagnosis. It may be hard for the family financially, but greater emotional suffering will ensue if that person passes unnecessarily. This is why it is so important for anyone who has cancer to approach his family; explaining that he is without health insurance and requires financial assistance.
Considerations
In summary, there are ways for a person to get medical treatment even if he has no health insurance. The first and most important is to request assistance. In fact, this is the main thing a person in this kind of situation must consider. He must think of all the options available to help him pay for his medical treatment. From private organizations to churches, he must open up his heart and request the help needed for his treatment against cancer.
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