It sounds to me like you are not strong enough to do the research right now.
Shortness of breathe, blood loss are very serious symptoms. It will take awhile for iron to work.
Please monitor your condition closely. You sound like you are at a point where you need to medical attention immediately. Worst case, you need to just go to an ER and get admitted into the hospital and let them do what they need to do.
I know it will create serious debt and may require a some sort of loan against your assets. But your health is priceless. Money vs. your health - no brainer the choice is YOUR HEALTH. You can deal with the debt when you get well.