This is a photo of Jane and the nurses who helped her. Jane was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer only months away from qualifying for Medicare. But as she says, cancer doesn't wait.
Ah, Medicare, get me to the promised land, dear Lord.
You have to ask yourself, why was this cancer diagnosed at stage 4? If you connect the very grotesque dots, it's because this poor woman had no insurance, and could not access routine preventive healthcare.
I had my surgery and now will start with radiation and chemo next week. I am currently in debt for over $15,000 and covered for Medicaid through June 30 when I will have to re-apply again.I cannot wait until I turn 65 next February when I am enrolled in the Medicare program.
May I request that this diary be shared on Twitter using the hashtags #singlepayer #Medicareforall