A Phoenix man experiencing homelessness discovered a lifeline when he was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer earlier this year, finding not just medical care but a path to sobriety and self-worth at Circle the City’s Medical Respite Center.
Todd B., who asked that his last name not be used, had been living on the streets for decades when he received the devastating health news in January. The cancer diagnosis came after he had already battled colon cancer, adding another layer of challenge to his already difficult circumstances.
“Drugs, alcohol, I couldn’t pay rent,” Todd said, explaining what initially led him to homelessness. “Even if I had the money to pay for rent, I probably would have went and bought something else.”…