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Fighting cervical cancer: help Tâm afford treatment in Hồ Chí Minh City
10 rounds of treatment are planned at Hồ Chí Minh City University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
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Tâm was diagnosed with cervical cancer in October. The oncology team at Hồ Chí Minh City University Hospital has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in January. He will be away from work for about 8 weeks.
Tâm is 35, worked as a bank teller until October, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him.
Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Hồ Chí Minh City 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 his shoulders.
Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment.
Where the $1,450 goes:
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $120
• Household costs while unable to work: $185
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,145
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
Updates from An
38% there. I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered. Thank you.
We're at 16% thanks to 11 of you. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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“Get well soon. My sister told me about this one. - Seoul”
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Sending strength, An. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Sheffield.
Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Hồ Chí Minh City
Thinking of you and your family, An. This could happen to any of us. Take care
Thanks for sharing this, An. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Praying for you, An. Get well soon. Wish I lived closer to Ciudad de México so I could bring a meal.
Wishing you the best. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Los Angeles!
keep going. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. God bless.
Take care. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Bhaktapur.
hang in there. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't give up
Sending good thoughts, An. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Hồ Chí Minh City
hope it all works out. Wishing Tâm a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Hồ Chí Minh City.
Wishing Tâm a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Hồ Chí Minh City.
Hang in there, An. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Hubballi
Sending love. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Hồ Chí Minh City
take care, An. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.
Sending good thoughts, An. I hope things turn around soon. After 8 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything!
Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Yokohama so I could bring a meal. Love from Casablanca.
Best of luck. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best!