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What happens to my VA loan and house if I can't beat cancer this time?

MH

Community Member

3 months ago

Just diagnosed with triple negative. Getting chemo, double mastectomy, and anything else. I had cancer 11/2021 .. had a lumpectomy and radiation, so this time, I'm scared. I'm trying to figure out life's organizational stuff... just in case... I want to make sure my adult children are taken care of . I'm 61, and just bought a new house with a VA loan, what will happen to that?

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Understanding the financial and legal aspects of a VA loan can bring peace of mind during treatment planning. Generally, VA loans can be transferred to surviving family members under certain circumstances, and there are protections in place for veterans and their families facing serious illness. Consider reaching out to your VA loan servicer to discuss your specific situation, as they can explain options like loan modifications or survivor benefits that might apply to your case.

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WL

Community Member

3 months ago

Hi Michelle. Sorry you are going through this again. Can I ask was your first cancer in same breast or the other breast and what was was the biology of it. I don’t have what you have but know 2 people who did and went through same treatment as you and still doing okay today.

SS

Community Member

3 months ago

Sorry for everything you are going through was your first cancer triple negative did they do any oncotype testing did you do chemo first time?

SS

Community Member

3 months ago

Hopefully everything will be fine don't worry so much stay strong are your working? What stage it is now?

MH

Community Member

3 months ago

Wendy L. I had her2+ in the left breast in 2021, did a lumpectomy and 15 rounds of radiation. This new one is triple negative stage 1...so 5 months of chemo, then a double mastectomy, and m maybe radiation depending on the lymph nodes. The medicine(letrozole) won't work for this new animal.

MH

Community Member

3 months ago

Sagar, no didn't do oncotype testing. This time I did do BRCA 1&2, it's negative. Im retired so I can take the time to rest.

WL

Community Member

3 months ago

Thanks for the info. Michelle. Sending positive thoughts your way!!

CA

Community Member

2 months ago

Understanding the financial and legal aspects of a VA loan can bring peace of mind during treatment planning. Generally, VA loans can be transferred to surviving family members under certain circumstances, and there are protections in place for veterans and their families facing serious illness. Consider reaching out to your VA loan servicer to discuss your specific situation, as they can explain options like loan modifications or survivor benefits that might apply to your case.

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