I am sorry to hear about your sister. There are many programs out there that can assist her one being the American Cancer Sociey and the United Way. Most health care facilities now go by the Government salary base and many get free treatment and many pay less based on their income.

As for smoking he is worng that it will not hurt her. She needs to stop as soon as possible and it will not be easy. I stopped three months before my diagnosis and was told by my Oncologist it was the best thing I could have ever done for myself as continuing to smoke after treatments would almost give me a 99% guarantee that the cancer would return within one year.

Everyone I am finding out has different side effects and at different strengths. My doc said I would get tired in 3-4 weeks. I got tired in 3 days. I would get on the horn call the ACS and let them help your sister. They know all the programs etc. that she may be able to apply for.


Gary should be in here soon and he can give you tons of advice on this. Hang in there. We are here for you.

May God give you strength,
Barbara~