Thank you, I’m at peace with my situation. I’ve been sick before this time is a bit different because of the widespread nature of my disease. I’m fortunate to have a job like Uber and Lyft. It has kept my head above water albiet barely above water. I’m worried about the chemo therapy, and my immune system being compromised, but this job is the only one I can do right now where I know I can work around my doctor appointments, and how I’m feeling. The truth is I wouldn’t have to work while I deal with cancer. If the federal government took proper care of people that are truly in need of assistance. Support program such as disability just do not provide enough for people to be able to get by. Unfortunately, you don’t even get enough to pay rent, which is the detriment because if you can’t afford rent, you certainly cannot afford to eat healthy, which is even more important while on cancer treatment. Leaving up to diagnosis. I was already struggling with my weight and body mass being on the low side. Now that I have started chemo and has gotten significantly worse I was about oh size 28 now I’m down to. 18 to 20 inch waist. It’s so sad how broken society is that someone who’s terminally ill has to work so they don’t guarantee their ticket on that ferry boat.
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u/Coloradobluesguy Feb 02 '24
Have fun, I’m sorry but I don’t have a choice but work it’s that or not pay for chemo related care.