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Brandon's stage 3 ovarian cancer treatment fund
10 rounds of treatment are planned at Tacoma University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
🇺🇸 Tacoma, Washington, United States7,622 views
Brandon was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in August. The oncology team at Tacoma University Hospital has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in October. He will be away from work for about 3 weeks.
Brandon is 40, worked as a taxi driver until August, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Tacoma University Hospital 3 times a week, and the income the family has lost add up quickly.
We've already sold what we could and have begun borrowing for groceries. Every kindness from you takes weight off his shoulders.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $8,900 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,550
• Scans and lab work: $1,400
• Transport to Tacoma University Hospital: $1,300
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $850
• Household costs while unable to work: $800
With deep gratitude,
Benjamin
Updates from Benjamin
Update from Tacoma: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 41% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 23% now ($2,032). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for transport to Tacoma University Hospital is now scheduled.
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Hope it all works out, Benjamin. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.
Good luck, Benjamin. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 10 people at work. All the best.
Sending love, Benjamin. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Praying for you, Benjamin. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
thanks for sharing this, Benjamin. Get well soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.