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Fighting a rare sarcoma: help Alyssa afford treatment in Phoenix

Supporting Alyssa through a rare sarcoma: medication, transport to Phoenix Regional Medical Center, and living costs while She can't work.

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Alyssa B. Morrison
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Phoenix
In January I was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma. My oncology team at Phoenix Regional Medical Center has planned 12 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in March. I was told to expect about 12 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 56, I worked as a bakery worker until January, and I have been the main earner for my household. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, transport to Phoenix Regional Medical Center 4 times a week, and the income I have lost add up quickly. My family is doing everything they can, but we've already sold what we could and are borrowing for groceries. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $9,250 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $730 • Scans and lab work: $1,850 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $660 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,010 I hope life is good to you.

Updates from Alyssa

  1. Thank you all. We're at 50% now ($4,665). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 17% now ($1,579). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for scans and lab work is now scheduled.

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  • get well soon. My husband and I read this together. All the best.

    • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Alyssa.

      • Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. household costs while unable to work comes first ($730) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid.

    • Hang in there, Alyssa. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Phoenix.

      • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Phoenix

        • Thank you. If you're in Phoenix I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.

      • Sending good thoughts, Alyssa. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.

        • sending love. Get well soon. Thinking of Phoenix.

          • Take care, Alyssa. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless

            • Thinking of you and your family, Alyssa. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings

              • how is Alyssa doing now?

                • so sorry you're going through this, Alyssa. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Phoenix.

                  • Wishing you the best, Alyssa. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Columbus so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

                    • Keep going. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from 6th of October City.

                      • Thinking of you and your family. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

                        • Hang in there, Alyssa. Get well soon. Please keep us posted. Take care.

                          • Hope the doctors have good news. Wish I lived closer to Brasília so I could bring a meal

                            • Sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Phoenix.

                              • Sending love, Alyssa. Wishing Alyssa a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Los Angeles.

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