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Fighting stage 3 ovarian cancer: help Cooper afford treatment in San Diego

12 rounds of treatment are planned at the San Diego Oncology Institute; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ San Diego, California, United States6,360 views
Travis S. Luna
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San Diego
Cooper was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in May. The oncology team at the San Diego Oncology Institute has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in August. He will be away from work for about 4 weeks. Cooper is 55, worked as a shop owner 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 the San Diego Oncology Institute 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $9,800 goes: โ€ข Transport to the San Diego Oncology Institute: $1,050 โ€ข Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $390 โ€ข Household costs while unable to work: $2,350 โ€ข Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $6,010 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Travis
#cancer#treatment#family#medical

Updates from Travis

  1. Small update. $3,247 so far, the plan for household costs while unable to work is now scheduled.

Donations

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  • Chidi Olawale ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $25
  • Todd W. Morales ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $30
  • Saad Faisal Chaudhry ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $25
  • Charles K. Garza ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $50

    โ€œKeep your head up. Hope the August deadline works out. - Sydneyโ€

  • Omer Rizwan Farooqi ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $5

    โ€œBlessings. I'm in Naivasha, thinking of you. - Naivashaโ€

  • Namukasa Fatuma Mwende ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ ยท $25
  • Satomi Haruka Kato ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $15

    โ€œHappy to help. Thought of Cooper all day after reading this. - Tokyoโ€

  • Saoirse J. Mahony ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $30

    โ€œYou got this! - Limerickโ€

  • Mrunal J. Parmar ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $100

    โ€œEvery little bit. Thought of Cooper all day after reading this. - Puneโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $20
  • Aleksandra Weronika Dudek ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $5

    โ€œStay strong. My cousin told me about this one. - Wrocล‚awโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $10
  • Ifeoma Peace Danjuma ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $10
  • Ga-eun Seul-gi Han ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $15

    โ€œPraying for you. Hope the August deadline works out. - Seoulโ€

  • Zahid Rakib Karim ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $75

    โ€œWishing you the best. Only $75 but hope it helps. - Bograโ€

  • Frank Wright ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20
  • Kelly Adriana Cardoso ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $50

    โ€œBlessings. Thought of Cooper all day after reading this. - Campinasโ€

  • Wafa Rima Slimani ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $25
  • Priscila Regina Peixoto ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $25

    โ€œTake care of yourselves. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Sรฃo Pauloโ€

Reviews

2.5(4 reviews)

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  • Marilyn M. Burns๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Changed my perspective

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Harper J. Ramos๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Pedro N. Luna๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Bolaji Chinedu Okafor๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • Ji-woo Ji-min Ryu

    hang in there, Travis. Hope you get there. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

    • Ruan S. Naicker

      you're not alone. Shared this with my family. Thinking of San Diego.

      • Girma Solomon NigussieID verified

        Rooting for you, Travis. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

        • Jewel Shafiq Rashid

          Sending love. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Heliopolis

          • Bukola Queen Onyeama

            hope you get there. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of San Diego.

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