Running for my life (health care)

Leslie
West Palm Beach, FL
Heathcare Status: Uninsured

We had major medical health insurance , and than I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987. After a radical masectomy , I was again diagnosed with breast cancer and another radical mascetomy in 1992 . Left with large unpaid balances , and tripling the premiums , we were forced to drop the insurance in 2003.

In 2005 I was diagnosed with kidney cancer , resulting in the removal of one completely and part of the other. I had the help of a family member and paid almost $70,000.00 for the two surgeries.

The horror now is that I won't go back for check ups, for fear of hearing those words again You have CANCER, and you have no coverage. I still work so I cannot get Medicare , and the insurance is unafordable. Between the insurers and the goverment, they have signed my death certificate.

We need HR676 . We are supporting all organizations,within our means that are for HR676. Thank you for your support on this issue. Our daughter made a short but powerfull video in support of HR676 on you tube, you are welcome to use it if you wish. Again, thank you, James and Leslie

Submitted on May 9, 2008 - 11:13pm.