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Fighting early-stage lung cancer: help Isabel afford treatment in San Diego
Isabel is facing early-stage lung cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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Isabel was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer in July. The oncology team at San Diego Cancer Centre has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in October. She will be away from work for about 8 weeks.
Isabel is 40, worked as a bank teller until July, 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 San Diego 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 her shoulders.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $6,850 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,500
• Scans and lab work: $1,150
• Transport to San Diego Cancer Centre: $520
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $460
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,220
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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sending strength, Cristina. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
sending love, Cristina. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best
Best of luck, Cristina. Hope the doctors have good news. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.