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Fighting cervical cancer: help Josiah afford treatment in Sydney
8 rounds of treatment are planned at Sydney Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
🇦🇺 New South Wales, Australia5,686 views
In August I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. My oncology team at Sydney Regional Medical Center has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 36, I worked as a tailor until August, 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 Sydney Regional Medical Center 3 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.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $6,850 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $2,600
• Scans and lab work: $1,000
• Transport to Sydney Regional Medical Center: $810
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $660
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,780
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Take care. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Ciudad de México.
This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Coventry
Thanks for sharing this, Josiah. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest
So sorry you're going through this, Josiah. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Istanbul.
Wishing you the best, Josiah. Your post was clear and honest
rooting for you, Josiah. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier