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Fighting colon cancer: help Courtney afford treatment in Los Angeles

Courtney is facing colon cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States4,634 views
Courtney F. Edwards
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In July I was diagnosed with colon cancer. My oncology team at the Los Angeles Oncology Institute has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in October. I was told to expect about 6 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 29, I worked as a shop owner until July, 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 the Los Angeles Oncology Institute 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 $7,350 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $1,250 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,750 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $350 With deep gratitude, Courtney
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  • Daniel Darko

    Sending good thoughts. Hope the doctors have good news. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Cincinnati.

    • Camille ThompsonQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Courtney.

      • Courtney F. EdwardsOwnerAnswerID verified

        Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. household costs while unable to work comes first ($1,250) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. It helps to be asked.

    • Lộc Nghĩa Lieu

      Sending strength, Courtney. Your post was clear and honest. After 27 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

      • Deborah JosephQuestion

        can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Los Angeles!

        • Courtney F. EdwardsOwnerAnswerID verified

          Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about household costs while unable to work, advice is welcome too.

      • Yasmin Reem Bouzid

        Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.

        • Joy Efe Falana

          So sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. I hope October is when things finally get easier.

          • Nenita H. Pineda

            Thanks for sharing this, Courtney. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. All the best

            • Atieno Nafula Njoroge

              Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Thiruvananthapuram

              • Chhaya E. Arora

                Wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 32 people at work. Take care

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