Quebec woman fighting cancer faces roadblocks to access welfare

A Montreal-area woman who has been fighting breast cancer since last summer says she’s also having a difficult time fighting for financial assistance. Lise Lalonde, who we first met last month, has been unable to work since her diagnosis. And as Felicia Parrillo tells us, the 51-year-old says it’s been a challenge applying for financial assistance and she’s ready to give up.

• ‘How will I survive?’: As money runs out, breast cancer patient plagued with worry