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Fighting early-stage lung cancer: help Christopher afford treatment in San Francisco
6 rounds of treatment are planned at San Francisco Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States5,059 views
Christopher was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer in August. The oncology team at San Francisco Cancer Centre has planned 6 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 3 weeks.
Christopher is 24, worked as a bakery worker until August, 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 San Francisco Cancer Centre 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 $9,800 goes:
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,650
• Scans and lab work: $1,150
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $760
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,240
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near San Francisco.
Thank you. If you're in San Francisco I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.
Good luck, Leah. Hope the doctors have good news. Blessings
how is Christopher doing now?
Take care, Leah. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from London
Thinking of you, Leah. Get well soon. Don't give up.
What's already covered and what's the $9,800 for?
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. household costs while unable to work comes first ($1,650) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks for asking.
Thinking of you and your family. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 9 people at work. Take care
Rooting for you, Leah. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.
You're not alone, Leah. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Take care.
Hope you get there. Thinking of San Francisco.