Hi I am 48 years of age, caucasion, and now out of work. I went to the hospital back in september as a result of constant bleeding from the colon. The Dr. At the hospital scheduled a colonoscopy/endoscopy test. I went through the routine of extreme laxitive and had the test done. I then folowed up with the doctor. I was told at the follow up that I had several small tumors, and what he thaought was chronis desease. But since I had no insurance he would be unable to help any further. As a result of this little bit of news I have lost my job, my house, my car, I have even sold off most of my furniture. I ended up moving to kansas city where I am now staying with a friend until I can bet back on my feet. I still have the rectal bleeding I lose about 1/4 - 1/2 pint of blood per day in the stool it isn't always bright red at first but later in the day it becomes bright red. This has been going on for more than 4 months and without insurance a person might as well just die and get it over with. I made too much money in 2003 in accordance to any social agencies, I can not even qualify for unemployment benifits because of my exemployer. If I go back to my exemployer I do not make enough to purchase insurance, if I change jobs and find a job that offers insurance it will most likely not cover a pre-existing condition. The dr I saw also told me that there was a blockage in the decending colon and he had to stop the test. He offered no explination of the blockage, or treatment options, or what to do now. I feel that I was just dumped on and I have no idea where to go or what to do next. Does anyone out ther have any suggestions or solotuions. I would be most anxious to here from you. Despair at christmas time in kansas city!