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Fighting stage 3 ovarian cancer: help Maya afford treatment in Los Angeles

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

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States753 views
Russell C. Norris
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Los Angeles
Maya was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in August. The oncology team at Los Angeles Cancer Centre has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in November. She will be away from work for about 6 weeks. Maya is 43, worked as a tailor until August, and has always been the one who looks after everyone else. Now it's our turn to look after her. Treatment is covered only in part. Medication that isn't on the approved list, trips to Los Angeles 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 her shoulders. I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes. Where the $8,750 goes: • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $570 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $5,500 • Transport to Los Angeles Cancer Centre: $1,050 • Scans and lab work: $1,630 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Updates from Russell

  1. Quick update: $495 raised so far (6%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. 2% there. the plan for scans and lab work is now scheduled. Thank you.

  3. Update from Los Angeles: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 0% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Paisley W. Daniels🇺🇸Verified helper
    Changed my perspective

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Luis W. CarrilloID verified

    Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Wish I lived closer to Liverpool so I could bring a meal.

    $556 raised of $8,750

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