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I am a self employed small convenience store owner with three children and a wife who has a thyroide condition.I hurt my knees during workout I have a great difficulty walking and I have gynocomestia in one of my breast and some lumps which doctors are investigating weather I have brest cancer or not and this winter I had memogram and breast ultrasound done.
I cannot afford to buy a health insurance plan.
My wifes bills ARE MORE 3000.00
MY CHILDREN BILLS ARE 3000.OO
MY BILLS ARE 4000.00

I pay taxes on my income and my store property and on my house.
and cannot make payments on my medical bills. What if i come down with breast cancer I will lose my business and my property.And will be on the street with my children.

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