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Fighting multiple myeloma: help Emilia afford treatment in Dundee

8 rounds of treatment are planned at Dundee Cancer Centre; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

🇬🇧 Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom4,407 views
Emilia Justyna Kubiak
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Dundee
In August I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. My oncology team at Dundee Cancer Centre has planned 8 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 28, I worked as a bakery worker 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 Dundee 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $10,900 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $7,750 • Scans and lab work: $1,300 • Transport to Dundee Cancer Centre: $430 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $410 • Household costs while unable to work: $1,010 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.

Updates from Emilia

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($5,091 in total) the plan for transport to Dundee Cancer Centre is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Small update. $3,086 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. We're at 23% thanks to 41 of you. I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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    “God bless. Thought of Emilia all day after reading this. - Berlin”

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    “Hope it all works out. My brother told me about this one. - Hanoi”

  • Dustin N. Beck 🇦🇺 · $61

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  • So sorry you're going through this, Emilia. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side!

    • Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Dundee.

      • What exactly is the $10,900 for?

        • The list at the bottom is the whole picture. chemotherapy and medication not covered is the biggest at $7,750. Appreciate you taking the time.

      • Hang in there, Emilia. Hope this works out for you

        • Best of luck, Emilia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry!

          • Wilfredo L. CruzID verified

            You're not alone, Emilia. Hope you get there. Love from Muzaffarpur.

            • Nora A. PerkinsID verified

              Wishing you peace, Emilia. Hope you get there. Thinking of Dundee.

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