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Fighting stage 2 breast cancer: help Jacob afford treatment in Pittsburgh

Supporting Jacob through stage 2 breast cancer: medication, transport to Pittsburgh Cancer Centre, and living costs while He can't work.

🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States5,880 views
Teresa Fisher
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Pittsburgh
Jacob was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in May. The oncology team at Pittsburgh Cancer Centre has planned 8 rounds of treatment, starting in August. He will be away from work for about 6 weeks. Jacob is 42, worked as a construction supervisor until May, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after him. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Pittsburgh Cancer Centre 3 times a week, and the income the family has lost add up quickly. We've already sold what we could and have begun borrowing for groceries. Every kindness from you takes weight off his shoulders. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $10,450 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $2,450 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $810 • Scans and lab work: $1,700 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,490 With deep gratitude, Teresa
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    “From my family to yours. Gave what I could this week. - Dayton”

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    “You got this. Thought of Jacob all day after reading this. - Taguig”

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  • Donal Griffin

    Thinking of you and your family, Teresa. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Saint Petersburg

    • Leandro Gustavo Ribeiro

      Take care, Teresa. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. God bless!

      • Sakshi Desai

        thinking of you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Ikeja

        • Yolanda D. Solís

          Thinking of you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Manila.

          • Okan Deniz DumanPhoto verified

            Keep going, Teresa. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless

            • Fionn L. Gallagher

              Hope things get better soon, Teresa. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

              • Kun Hang Zhong

                Praying for you, Teresa. Hope you get there. Thinking of Pittsburgh.

                • Uche Mercy Balogun

                  Sending strength, Teresa. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up.

                  • Keith N. Sanchez

                    Take care, Teresa. Your post was clear and honest.

                    • Brooks Burns

                      So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. After 12 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Saint-Denis

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