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Fighting colon cancer: help Princess afford treatment in Manila

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

🇵🇭 Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines1,251 views
Ronnie M. Garcia
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Manila
Princess was diagnosed with colon cancer in September. The oncology team at the Manila Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in November. She will be away from work for about 6 weeks. Princess is 39, worked as a hairdresser until September, 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 Manila Oncology Institute 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 her shoulders. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $1,250 goes: • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $145 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $930 • Transport to the Manila Oncology Institute: $175 Glad we found this place. - Ronnie
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Updates from Ronnie

  1. Update from Manila: the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled. We're at 34% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($125 in total) I made the first payment toward chemotherapy and medication not covered. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 22% now ($280). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • Ibrahim Obinna ChukwuPhoto verified

    Rooting for you, Ronnie. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from San Antonio.

    • Luiz Guilherme Cavalcanti

      Thanks for sharing this. Wishing Princess a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

      • Ties Kees Van der Veen

        Take care. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Coatzacoalcos.

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