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Those With Cancer Nearly Three Times More Likely to File for Bankruptcy

A recent study found adults diagnosed with cancer are 2.65 times more likely to file for bankruptcy while bankruptcy filings are as much as five times higher among your cancer patients. According to the study, led by Scott Ramsey, MD, PhD, an internist and health economist at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, …

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Diagnosed With Cancer, Income Dropped, and Deep in Debt. – Betty

“Dear Steve, Household income dropped in 2009 by $75,000, during that time I was also diagnosed with cancer, thus, medical bills on top of everything else. Now I find myself with $55,000 in credit card debt and yes, I am making minimum payments but that’s it. I have talked with a couple of different debt …

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Husband Had Cancer and American Express Won’t Help Me With Reduced Payments

“Dear Steve, I lost my job 2 years ago and have been searching for one ever since. I am 63 years old and have spent my whole working life in a management position. Now, if I get an interview, they say you are over qualified. In other words I am too old. So for the …

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Beware Of Breast Cancer… And Breast Cancer Scams

It’s that time of the year folks; charity walks, pink ribbons and women posting obscure Facebook status updates in honor of, you guessed it, Breast Cancer Awareness month! Due to the awareness (and sometimes re-awareness) of this cancer and month charities and foundations usually see a spike in donations during the month of October for …

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Evangelical Minister Faces 150 Years In Prison For Selling A Bogus Cancer Cure

Christine Daniel was found guilty of federal charges for selling a bogus cancer cure to dozens of patients across the United States. Daniel faces a potential 150 year prison sentence and $5.5 million for her 11 counts of: four counts of mail and wire fraud, six counts of tax evasion with regard to her personal …

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