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Fighting stage 3 ovarian cancer: help Shun afford treatment in Shinjuku

Shun is facing stage 3 ovarian cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Naoko Ueno
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Shinjuku
Shun was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in May. The oncology team at Shinjuku Regional Medical Center has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in September. He will be away from work for about 5 weeks. Shun is 36, worked as a farmer 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 Shinjuku Regional Medical Center 2 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 $7,800 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $4,950 • Scans and lab work: $1,100 • Transport to Shinjuku Regional Medical Center: $530 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $290 • Household costs while unable to work: $930 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Naoko
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Updates from Naoko

  1. Thank you all. We're at 11% now ($849). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 7% now ($544). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  3. Update from Shinjuku: we've started the first stage. We're at 4% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Srinivas J. Menon

    best of luck, Naoko. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 26 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

    • Pamela F. Schmidt

      so sorry you're going through this, Naoko. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

      • Katherine K. WilliamsQuestionPhoto verified

        How is Shun doing now?

        • Mia G. Peters

          hope it all works out, Naoko. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

          • Addison C. ReyesQuestion

            is there anything that isn't money that would help Shun?

            • Naoko UenoOwnerAnswer

              Thank you. If you're in Shinjuku I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.

          • Joon-woo Hyun-jun Jung

            hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Mysuru.

            • Trisha W. Uy

              Sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

              • Dwi Eko Yuliani

                Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

                • Novi Intan Kusuma

                  Wishing you the best, Naoko. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.

                  • Comfort Chiamaka Falana

                    hope things get better soon, Naoko. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.

                    • Ingrid Cristiane Santana

                      you're not alone. Wishing Shun a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

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