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Fighting stage 3 ovarian cancer: help Piper afford treatment in Brooklyn
Supporting Piper through stage 3 ovarian cancer: medication, transport to Brooklyn Cancer Centre, and living costs while She cannot work.
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In December I was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. My oncology team at Brooklyn Cancer Centre has planned 6 rounds of treatment, and the first starts in February. I was told to expect about 7 weeks away from work.
I never imagined I'd be writing something like this. I'm 24, I worked as a bus conductor until December, 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 Brooklyn Cancer Centre 4 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 $7,800 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $3,700
• Scans and lab work: $970
• Transport to Brooklyn Cancer Centre: $660
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $830
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,640
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Hope it all works out, Piper. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care