My brother has cancer and has a couple weeks left,?

Question

we are trying to spend what little time is left with him but a few of us have a hard time going to work and our bills have become to much...where do you think we should go for help,or is there a place...

Answer 1

Call Hospice and get involved with them as soon as you can....they are your angels of mercy!!!

Answer 2

Hi and sorry 2 hear about ur brother...but I wouldnt know where 2 go if my brother had like a couple of weeks left...I really do feel 4 u as my grandfather died of cance ...and when he was on his death bed...(Sorry) we didnt even get to see him..but I know how u feel and I feel deeply 4 u about ur brother...I am from NZ so I wouldnt know where ever u r from where to go..but all I know..that he will always be in ur thoughts,ur heart and he will be watchin ova u when his time comes...so god bless u and ur family and ur brother...and jst think about the good times u had together and make tha most of wots left for him...as 4 ur bills and so on..worry about them later...I know its hard ..but u will get thru everything...take care and god bless...:)

Answer 3

Big hugs to you and your brother. My son recently lost a classmate to cancer.

Call your area churches and explain the situation. I bet they will be able to help keep the bills paid so you don't have to worry about it.

Answer 4

Look into Catholic charities.  There should be a local chapter in your diocese.  I don't know if they can help financially with cash, but they might be able to help with utilities or by arranging something with landlords, etc. If not, please talk to the companies directly. If you explain your situation, you might be able to get someone to extend a few deadlines for you.  Look for help in cancer support groups as well.  They may have tips that other people might not have thought about.  I'm terrribly sorry to hear about your brother.  God bless him on his journey home and your family during your trials.

Answer 5

Iv'e been in this type of situation before...Im sorry to hear about it, One of my friends had cancer and he died...It's a really sad feeling, all I can say is spend as much time as possible with him and try not to be down, Because he wouldnt want that...He would want you to be happy and do well in life.

Answer 6

Don't loose your hope. I hate the sentence: "couple ... left". Anyone can say how much a beeing can live. I heard about people who lives for many many years, beside doctors had said, they have few time to live.

Answer 7

i dont if local news programs or current affair programs maybe able to help you for sharing your story, depends on ppls compassion maybe have a fund dedicated to your brother some proceeds go fite towards cancer and some towards his fight and to take the load finance wise of your family a bit.

Answer 8

have a family day, where every1 goes to a theme park and hangs out

Answer 9

every state has a human resourses dept, public assistance, welfare whatever u want to call it. You should have the head of the family go in an speak to a social worker, I know someone who just got overwhelmed after they lost there job and they gave him a "1 shot deal" Paid all his outstanding debt and got his electric from being shut off until they paid that too. It was a one time only help. monthly assistance was another option but he went for the first so he wasnt tied into the system. look into what your area offers and take advantage of it. the bills wont go away, you have all the time in the world to spend on them. Your brother is irreplaceable but you dont need me to tell you that. my prayers are with you and your family.....i know its hard but try and celebrate his life while hes still with you

Answer 10

I dont think so but im sorry

Answer 11

Make a Wish Foundation might be able to help.

I wish I could.

God Bless

Be thankful you have this time with him.  My brother dropped dead one night with no warning.  We didn't even get to say goodbye.

Answer 12

I don't think there is any place that can help family members pay their bills. I'm sorry for your loss and I hope that you get to spend as much time as you can with your brother!

Answer 13

Some places do hardship loans.  Especially if you have a 401 K in place, they can do hardship loans.

Sorry to hear about your brother.

Answer 14

If you could somehow get your story on the news people would send donations.

Answer 15

you should get a loan but be careful for which one you choose

i have all my thoughts with your brother my aunt has breast cancer right now and its so hard with my mom

good luck findind the money and tell your brother i wish him health and luck too

Answer 16

Spend what time you can with your brother, don't beat yourself up for having to pay the bills.

Do not dwell on his pending death, but rather his life and what he has accomplished and the people he has influenced.

Take a special trip (not anything expensive) and take LOTS of pictures.  Celebrate his life, not your loss.

May God Bless You In Your Times Of Sorrow.

Answer 17

Call your physcian for a local hospice service

Answer 18

If he has a hospice nurse, she may be able to direct you to a social worker.  Can you divide up the time spent between you and your relatives so that he is never alone, but you can all work at one time or another?  God Bless.

Answer 19

He's not going to make it? That's sad...

Talk to your employer(s) and let them know. They should give you (some) time off.  If they are less than compassionate, threaten to sue.

As for the bills, try talking to the people who billed you and explain the situation. If they are less than compassionate, ditto as above.

(Though I think that would not get you very far!)

Enjoy time with your brother while you still can!

Answer 20

There are a few cancer support group for patient or their family, you should try it out. You will feel better to talk and share experient with them.

Answer 21

Ask the Dr. to place him in a Hospice. That's a place especially for people who are dying. He will get kind and wonderful care there.

Answer 22

i feel so sorry for ur family but   i am  not sure wut u can do exept just spend all ur free time with ur brother