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Fighting colon cancer: help Christian afford treatment in Pasig
Christian is facing colon cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇵🇭 Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines2,263 views
Christian was diagnosed with colon cancer in June. The oncology team at Pasig University Hospital has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in September. He will be away from work for about 6 weeks.
Christian is 32, worked as a cleaner at a hospital until June, 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 Pasig University Hospital 3 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 $2,050 goes:
• Scans and lab work: $230
• Transport to Pasig University Hospital: $90
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,730
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Updates from Vanessa
Thank you all. We're at 46% now ($949). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.
Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($262). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward transport to Pasig University Hospital.
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Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. Take care.
Thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless
Sending good thoughts, Vanessa. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did