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Fighting early-stage lung cancer: help Romane afford treatment in Gatineau

Romane 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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Romane Bertrand
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Gatineau
In October I was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer. My oncology team at Gatineau Regional Medical Center has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in December. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 39, I worked as a bakery worker until October, 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 Gatineau Regional Medical Center 3 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 $12,300 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $9,250 • Scans and lab work: $980 • Transport to Gatineau Regional Medical Center: $620 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $490 • Household costs while unable to work: $960 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Updates from Romane

  1. Thank you all. We're at 17% now ($2,131). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 14% now ($1,741). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,385 in total) the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Zoë Anna Willems

    Wishing Romane a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Greetings from Tijuana.

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