Has anyone had a family member go through a cancer fight with no insurance?

When my mom had breast cancer she was on a combination of Medicare, my dad's military retirement coverage and some supplemental coverage through work, that won't be much help if she's under retirement age.

Why does she not have insurance? The reason i ask is the first step for coverage would likely be to contact your state ACA Health Insurance exchange. She can purchase coverage there. If funds are an issue i think you apply for premium subsidies. I'm not sure what the income level for Medicaid is, its rules very from state to state, but if she doesn't have much of an income that something to look into as well.