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Ellie's prostate cancer treatment fund

4 rounds of treatment are planned at the Cincinnati Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇺🇸 Ohio, United States2,373 views
Denise P. Simmons
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Cincinnati
Ellie was diagnosed with prostate cancer in February. The oncology team at the Cincinnati Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in April. She will be away from work for about 3 weeks. Ellie is 44, worked as a bakery worker until February, 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 the Cincinnati Oncology Institute 2 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 $11,250 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,250 • Scans and lab work: $900 • Transport to the Cincinnati Oncology Institute: $790 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $890 • Household costs while unable to work: $2,420 With deep gratitude, Denise
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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Ellie all day after reading this. - Kaduna”

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    “Hope this helps. My sister told me about this one. - Cầu Giấy”

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    “Sending love. Thought of Ellie all day after reading this. - Campinas”

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  • Jimena H. Aguilar🇲🇽Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Honest and trustworthy

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Aurora Ruggiero

    It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Cincinnati

    • Bennett J. Tate

      Sending good thoughts. Hope the doctors have good news. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

      • Amit M. Bisht

        Sending strength, Denise. Wishing Ellie a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't give up.

        • Emmanuel A. Ramos

          wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Cincinnati.

          • Julian S. Armstrong

            Wishing you peace, Denise. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't give up. Love from Valencia

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