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Denise's colon cancer treatment fund
12 rounds of treatment are planned at Nashville University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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Denise was diagnosed with colon cancer in August. The oncology team at Nashville University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in November. She will be away from work for about 10 weeks.
Denise is 53, worked as a primary school teacher until August, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Nashville University Hospital 5 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 her shoulders.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $11,550 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $8,000
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $600
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,300
• Scans and lab work: $1,650
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Updates from Scarlett
Update from Nashville: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 26% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Nashville!
Thank you. If you're in Nashville I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.
keep going, Scarlett. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.
Thinking of you, Scarlett. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. All the best.
Keep going, Scarlett. Hope the doctors have good news. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Thinking of you and your family, Scarlett. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update.
keep going, Scarlett. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Nashville