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Fighting early-stage lung cancer: help Lillian afford treatment in Mobile

Supporting Lillian through early-stage lung cancer: medication, transport to Mobile University Hospital, and living costs while She can't work.

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Lillian W. Hernandez
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In December I was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer. My oncology team at Mobile University Hospital has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in March. I was told to expect about 3 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 47, I worked as a primary school teacher until December, and I have been the main earner for my household. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, transport to Mobile University Hospital 4 times a week, and the income I have lost add up quickly. My family is doing everything they can, but we've already sold what we could and are borrowing for groceries. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $3,450 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $1,350 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $970 • Scans and lab work: $1,130 Thanks for being kind about this. - Lillian
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Updates from Lillian

  1. Update from Mobile: I made the first payment toward scans and lab work. We're at 29% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($500 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Hatice Eda KaracaQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lillian

    • Lillian W. HernandezOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

      The list at the bottom is the whole picture. household costs while unable to work is the biggest at $1,350. Thanks for asking.

  • Richard Alhassan

    Thanks for sharing this, Lillian. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Mobile.

    • Het C. JadejaID verified

      So sorry you're going through this, Lillian. Hope the doctors have good news. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

      • Wafa Manal Wahba

        Thanks for sharing this, Lillian. This could happen to any of us.

        • Rakib Shafiq Islam

          Hope this works out for you. After 28 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Mobile

          • Rina Fitria Wibowo

            Sending love, Lillian. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Mobile.

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