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Fighting colon cancer: help Marilyn afford treatment in Denver

12 rounds of treatment are planned at the Denver Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Denver, Colorado, United States1,124 views
Leo N. Edwards
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Marilyn was diagnosed with colon cancer in December. The oncology team at the Denver Oncology Institute has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in February. She will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Marilyn is 31, worked as a shop owner until December, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to the Denver Oncology Institute 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 her shoulders. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $9,750 goes: โ€ข Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,500 โ€ข Scans and lab work: $1,100 โ€ข Transport to the Denver Oncology Institute: $1,150 โ€ข Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $320 โ€ข Household costs while unable to work: $1,680 Glad we found this place. - Leo

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  • Maria Kateryna Kravchenko ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $250
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $50
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  • Luis C. Maldonado ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $30

    โ€œHope you get the rest soon.โ€

  • Chalida Vongsa ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $14

    โ€œAll the best. Please keep us posted.โ€

  • Otieno Ouma Macharia ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $10
  • Pieter L. Joubert ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $5

    โ€œYou got this. Small amount but sent with love.โ€

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  • Can you break down where the money goes? Want to know before I give.

    • Leo N. EdwardsOwnerAnswerAddress verifiedID verified

      It's all in the list in the story. chemotherapy and medication not covered is the big one at $5,500, I'll post a receipt when it's paid.

  • hope things get better soon, Leo. I hope things turn around soon.

    • besides donating, would sharing help or is something else more useful?

      • Leo N. EdwardsOwnerAnswerAddress verifiedID verified

        That's kind of you. Honestly sharing the page helps a lot, and so does a kind word. Ask me anything else.

    • You're not alone, Leo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. Take care.

      • Who gets the funds, you or the treatment center?

        • Leo N. EdwardsOwnerAnswerAddress verifiedID verified

          I pay the treatment center and post the receipt here so you can see where it went. Good question.

      • can't give this month but I'll next paycheck

        • Lucรญa S. FrancoPhoto verified

          Hope the doctors have good news. After 20 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Bergamo.

          • sending good thoughts, Leo. Shared this with my family. Love from Regensburg.

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