Since I have had this tumor diagnosed and removed, I have had no income at all. I have applied for every kind of public assistance available, but I am not qualified to receive anything. The primary issue has to do with my long term recovery prognosis, which, at this time, doctors won't commit to, but at this time, I can't go to work. Generally, as far as my illness, I have received good news, my entire skeleton was x/rayed, there were no other lesions, which caused the oncologist to revise my diagnosis from multiple myeloma to plasma cytosis. My problems all have to do with finances. I simply did not, and do not have the money in savings to support myself. every bill is due, and almost everything is on the verge of being shut off. I see no way out, what would you do? Any suggestions? I have applied for unemployment, SS disability, welfare, and to our church for help. The church takes the stance that the bills we have due, telephone, television, and car payment, are not "vital." The government aid may come through, depending on what the doctors tell the agencies. I really don't need a huge amount of money, $1000 dollars would be way more than ehough. We have received help with the electric bill, and I am on medicaid and food stamps. Any ideas?