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“Getting a cancer diagnosis is extremely stressful, and that brings a whole load of emotions, and lack of sleep certainly does not help. I think many of us have periods of insomnia. I experienced a long period of not sleeping. I could go off to sleep quite quickly, but after an hour I would find myself wide awake again, and would spend the rest of the night getting frustrated because I couldn't sleep."
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Hi again Joe 
I've just had a look at benefits in the states for cancer patients and single parents.
There's SNAP, TANF SSDI and others you could look at. Most are dependent on your work or health history, but if you've already tried these don't give up as you could find something other.
Good luck hon xxx
Hello Joe (JOEcancer)
Thanks Joe - I can't give you any help with benefits etc as we are UK based and all my resources are for help in the UK - HOWEVER
* You are very welcome to stay in this group - they are a cracking group and will give you all the support you need - here's a link to help you get back here:
* On the Community we are divided into cancer specific groups so to "meet" others with the same or similar cancer I would advise you to join this group and here's the link you need:
Once you click on the link I have provided, click on "join" on the black banner at the bottom of the page. You can then introduce yourself in the "New Here - Say Hello section" - Here's a link on how to start a thread:
New to the Online Community - some help in getting started
Don't forget to add into your post you are from the U S A.
I hope this helps - please do get back to me if I ca do anything else for you.
Best wishes - Brian.
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You beat me, Brian 
xxx
Help me out please 
Hello Gill (Gill H )
Don't forget I am always lurking to keep my eye on Ukiboy 
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(That is apart from when I am eating, sleeping, walking the dog, after 8.00pm oh and when it's pub dog day!!).
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