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Fighting acute lymphoblastic leukemia: help Joyce afford treatment in Manila
Joyce is facing acute lymphoblastic leukemia and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇵🇭 Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines1,348 views
Joyce was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in July. The oncology team at Manila Regional Medical Center has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in October. She will be away from work for about 4 weeks.
Joyce is 33, worked as a taxi driver until July, 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 Manila Regional Medical Center 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $1,700 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,050
• Scans and lab work: $280
• Transport to Manila Regional Medical Center: $75
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $140
• Household costs while unable to work: $155
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Aileen
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