[Lala]

Interesting article, I think sometimes about the overall cost of having breast cancer and my insurance policy.

Will I outlive the Cap of benefits of my insurance policy?
Sadly I have found when you are diagnosed Stage 4 the insurance policy becomes you best friend and biggest worry. I think there needs to be more information on how to handle insurance policies, disability issues and financial issues.

In my experience I have run across many that worry about "Am I doing the right thing?" I wish that there was a brochure that explained clearly how to navigate the maze of insurance issues and options of Social Security benefits. It seems many do not know there are programs out there to help with medical bills or basic necessities.

I have found American Cancer Society to be very helpful. I have called them on behalf of others to get information. I just wish that it was a standard policy in oncologist's offices to have brochures / education packets for those Stage 4 that educate us to the options available. I see brochures for early detection and drugs but no brochures for us stage 4.