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Metastatic Mess: Self employed, no super, life or income protection, expired health insurance
Firstly, I hope everyone is feeling the best they can, and keeping positive... or doing whatever works for you if you're sick of people always saying "be positive" :)
I feel really silly (and irresponsible) finding myself in this situation of being self-employed, with no super, life/income protection, and to top it off...expired health insurance.
My Diagnosis:
Age 40 - Breast cancer E+ Her 2-, 3 small children, chemo, radiotherapy, mastectomy, reconstruction.
Age
51 - Metastatic breast cancer (bones), radiotherapy, letrozole
(estrogen blocker), kisqali (tablets that target cancer cells), Xgeva
injection every 4 weeks, slow release pain killers.Thanks in advance,
Silly Sausage.
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- You're not silly at all - pretty much doing what people our age are doing all over the place. We don't expect a diagnosis like this and no-one understands the cost of cancer until they're in it. Everyone just assumes that it's taken care of. I do hope that you can access some financial assistance. If you haven't spoken to your medical team about your financial situation, please do so as they will often come to the party where possible.
- https://www.bcna.org.au/health-wellbeing/financial-and-practical-support/
Lisa the link above maybe a starting point for you and also takes you into BCNA website where you can find services groups et cetera in your area
There's also a group on here that is private that you may benefit from
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/2-living-with-metastatic-breast-cancer
Take care - Contact cancer council 131120 they provide legal and financial advice and may be able to connect you with a financial counsellor who can provide free, confidentiality advice...good luck
