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Fighting colon cancer: help Dae-hyun afford treatment in Seoul

12 rounds of treatment are planned at Seoul University Hospital; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Hye-won Ji-yeon Jang
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Dae-hyun was diagnosed with colon cancer in March. The oncology team at Seoul University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in June. He will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Dae-hyun is 41, worked as a cleaner at a hospital until March, 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 Seoul University Hospital 4 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. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $7,150 goes: • Scans and lab work: $1,050 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,250 • Transport to Seoul University Hospital: $480 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $370 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Updates from Hye-won

  1. Small update. $2,966 so far, I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Small update. $1,761 so far, the plan for nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team is now scheduled.

  3. Small update. $1,004 so far, we've started the first stage.

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  • Indira R. PanickerQuestion

    How is Dae-hyun doing now?

    • Sumon Sajib Begum

      So sorry you're going through this, Hye-won. Hope you get there. Blessings.

      • Vitaly Boris Belov

        Sending love, Hye-won. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.

        • Bethlehem Tsion Assefa

          hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

          • Vaishali H. PandyaPhoto verified

            Hang in there, Hye-won. Get well soon.

            • Talha Waqas Rana

              Sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Seoul.

              • Kwesi Mensah Quaye

                take care, Hye-won. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

                • Kazimierz Mariusz Piotrowski

                  hang in there, Hye-won. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Mumbai.

                  • Walter Jürgen Günther

                    Wishing you the best. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Love from Jakarta.

                    • Sven Van der Linden

                      Sending good thoughts. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

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