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Fighting early-stage lung cancer: help Micah afford treatment in Orlando
Supporting Micah through early-stage lung cancer: medication, transport to Orlando Cancer Centre, and living costs while He cannot work.
🇺🇸 Orlando, Florida, United States4,226 views
In August I was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer. My oncology team at Orlando Cancer Centre has planned 4 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in November. I was told to expect about 12 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 24, I worked as a taxi driver until August, 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 Orlando Cancer Centre 2 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $8,050 goes:
• Household costs while unable to work: $2,650
• Transport to Orlando Cancer Centre: $930
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,470
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Thinking of you and your family. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best
thinking of you, Micah. Get well soon. All the best.
Rooting for you, Micah. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.
Hope it all works out, Micah. Hope you get there. Sent it to 18 people at work. Greetings from Soweto!
Hope it all works out, Micah. Shared it with a few friends. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Cluj-Napoca.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope the doctors have good news. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.
Hope things get better soon, Micah. Hope you get there. Love from Campinas.
Good luck, Micah. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Campinas.