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Fighting stage 3 ovarian cancer: help Stella afford treatment in Chicago

10 rounds of treatment are planned at Chicago Regional Medical Center; we're asking for help with the costs insurance doesn't cover.

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Crystal F. Pierce
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Stella was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in October. The oncology team at Chicago Regional Medical Center has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in January. She will be away from work for about 8 weeks. Stella is 28, worked as a primary school teacher until October, 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 Chicago Regional Medical Center 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. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $10,150 goes: • Household costs while unable to work: $1,050 • Scans and lab work: $890 • Transport to Chicago Regional Medical Center: $460 • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $7,750 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Crystal
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Updates from Crystal

  1. We're at 37% thanks to 98 of you. I made the first payment toward transport to Chicago Regional Medical Center. More news soon.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 23% funded and the plan for chemotherapy and medication not covered is now scheduled.

  3. We're at 17% thanks to 40 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

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  • Adriana J. Navarro

    Good luck. Wishing Stella a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Take care.

    • Imran Nadeem KazmiQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Stella

      • Crystal F. PierceOwnerAnswer

        Sure. The biggest one is household costs while unable to work, $1,050. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for looking so closely.

    • Fatima Chioma Ogunleye

      Thanks for sharing this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

      • Mukasa Okello Kariuki

        hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Ribeirão Preto.

        • Fatima Kiran Hanif

          so sorry you're going through this, Crystal. Shared this with my family

          • Alok B. Bedi

            I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Laredo so I could bring a meal.

            • Gbenga Lanre Coker

              rooting for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't give up. Take care

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