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Fighting stage 2 breast cancer: help Elias afford treatment in Los Angeles

Elias is facing stage 2 breast cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Elias L. Robinson
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Los Angeles
In May I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. My oncology team at the Los Angeles Oncology Institute has planned 8 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in August. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work. I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 50, I worked as a nurse until May, 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 the Los Angeles Oncology Institute 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 $4,250 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $1,950 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $510 • Scans and lab work: $1,790 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Updates from Elias

  1. We're at 40% thanks to 49 of you. I made the first payment toward nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team. More news soon.

  2. We're at 37% thanks to 43 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon. - Elias

  3. We're at 12% thanks to 20 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Elias all day after reading this. - Lucknow”

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    “Only $25 but hope it helps. - Saint Paul”

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  • Regina L. Estrada

    Thinking of you and your family, Elias. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest.

    • Thomas C. Dominguez

      Thinking of you and your family, Elias. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick.

      • Mongkol Boon Sukhum

        Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 36 people at work. Thinking of Los Angeles.

        • Ebuka Paul Quadri

          Praying for you, Elias. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

          • Nathan G. Powell

            Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Los Angeles.

            • Cengiz Ahmet Karakaya

              sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Los Angeles.

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