In early part of 2006, my sister was diagnosed with cancer of the nasopharynx. She had I believe 3 chemo sessions but realizing it wasn't helping her at all, they proceeded with the radiation. The chemo took a toll on her health, and I came close to losing my sister. I made the decision to come home and visit her , even with the dilemma of missing a month's wage that could help towards the treatment expense. They don't have medical insurance in the Philippines so it was pretty tough. I was lucky enough to have a tremendous support from friends who generously gave money for me to bring home. The radiation did help shrink the tumor. She was clear from Nov.06 until now , when she started getting headaches and trouble with her vision and some facial paralysis ( mild cerebral palsy I think) She is scheduled to go for chemo again next week ... And again ... as if we are threading through either rough waters or piece of wire . My immediate action was to seek part time job , to come up with the money again for the chemo. Dr said would be 6 sessions , $1,000 per session! I went pale for a moment , but I readily refocused and calmed myself down , I said to myself - if I have to do housekeeping jobs on weekend ( I am a licensed Dental Asst by profession ... but there are more of these housekeeping jobs opening for part timers ) then there is no question about that except that I only have to anticipate some back pains again. Nothing that an ample amount of 555 or Bengay will fix I hope. I started rallying for prayers and emotional support from family and friends. I had my interview last Friday, and I came close to begging the supervisor. I am optimistic I will get .... I have to. If not , I will again walk into another hotel or resort to hand in my resume until someone would say YES to me. My sister's life is worth all the back pains I will get , that's a fact I so very well know ...