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Fighting stage 3 ovarian cancer: help Kai afford treatment in Mesa
10 rounds of treatment are planned at Mesa Regional Medical Center; we are asking for help with the costs insurance does not cover.
🇺🇸 Mesa, Arizona, United States8,687 views
In April I was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. My oncology team at Mesa Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in July. I was told to expect about 8 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 27, I worked as a hairdresser until April, 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 Mesa Regional Medical Center 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.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $11,950 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $8,000
• Scans and lab work: $1,900
• Transport to Mesa Regional Medical Center: $490
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $550
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,010
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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Thinking of you, Kai. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Thinking of Mesa.
Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Tacoma so I could bring a meal.
Wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Oakland donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Oakland!
thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 26 people at work. Blessings.
sending love, Kai. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.
Thinking of you, Kai. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Arusha so I could bring a meal. All the best.