Reader’s Question: I am not comfortable discussing my illness with strangers. I’ve recently been diagnosed with cancer and I am still coping with the news. Can I get life insurance in Central Coast, California without having to go through scrutiny…you know, the works…medical exams and interviews? Aureli Central Coast, CA Hello, Aureli, you have such [...]

Reader’s Question: I learned from a friend that even with cancer I can still get life insurance in Burbank, California. But do I have to go through the medical exams again? I’d really rather not. Leslie Burbank, CA Yes, Leslie, your friend has given you sound advice and it will do you well to listen [...]

Reader’s Question: Supposing I was on early stages of cancer and didn’t want to go through the embarrassing experience of taking a medical examination, will there be a way for me to get life insurance? Isabel Anchorage, AK Allow me to first point out a little fact, Isabel. There is actually no reason really for [...]

Reader’s Question: I have cancer and my life insurer dropped my coverage. They justified dropping me for apparently non-disclosure of my medical condition. I was not diagnosed until 2 years after I had my coverage and there was not history of cancer in the family. Do people like me who have cancer still have options [...]