HISTORY AND MANAGEMENT OF CURRENT ILLNESSMr. G., is a 56 year old African American male, born in Estill, South Carolina, and currently resides in the inner city of Bridgeport, CT. Mr. G. does not have a general practitioner nor has he been seen by a doctor since adolescence, so he has a very limited medical/surgical history. He has no high school education, having dropped out of school in fifth grade to work alongside his father to make ends meet for him and his other siblings, after his mother died of unknown causes. He worked in construction for most of his teenage years until 8 years ago. He had been fired from his job and couldn't find it due to his lack of education. He is now supported by his wife and lives with her, their 5 children and 4 grandchildren. He is a heavy drinker and smoker with a history of a pack a day since he was 21 and 5-10 beers a day. His wife is now the “breadwinner” and struggles to make ends meet to take care of her large family. About a month ago, he began complaining of severe knee pain to his wife. He refused to go to hospital. As the days went by, and about 2 weeks after the knee pain began, the knee began to swell and the pain increased, almost unbearable to the point that Mr. G could not walk. His family urged him to go to hospital and threatened him that if he did not go and seek medical attention they would call an ambulance. In the end he decided to go to hospital. After a series of diagnostic tests, tests and tests (tumor markers, biopsy, bone scan), Mr G was diagnosed with knee bone cancer. He was referred to another hospital that was more specialized in cancer treatment. There he was immediately placed on chemo... mid-paper ......visits to visit his family for a prayer service. His wife also attended support groups for wives of cancer patients. Mr. G. attended the "Quit Smart Smoking Cessation" support group and successfully quit smoking after 3 weeks of the program! Sadly, 5 months later, Mr. G died from complications of lung cancer. He was 57 years old. His family was happy that his last days were dignified thanks to the resources, empowerment and education he received from various community services. Mr. G Overcame His Health Care Obstacles! His family joined a support group (Keeping Faith) for families of those who have lost their battle with lung cancer. His wife is now a cancer advocate and helps various cancer charities in the area every year. He plans to one day start his own charity in his name, titled “Hop for Hope,” in recognition of his nickname “Froggy".”.