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Fighting stage 3 ovarian cancer: help Wayne afford treatment in Tampa
Wayne is facing stage 3 ovarian cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
🇺🇸 Tampa, Florida, United States2,815 views
Wayne was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in July. The oncology team at Tampa University Hospital has planned 12 rounds of treatment, starting in September. He will be away from work for about 5 weeks.
Wayne is 30, worked as a primary school teacher until July, 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 Tampa University Hospital 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 his shoulders.
I'll post every invoice and receipt as an update so donors can follow where each gift goes.
Where the $4,950 goes:
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $860
• Household costs while unable to work: $2,650
• Scans and lab work: $1,440
If you're reading this, thank you.
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hope things get better soon, Riley. This could happen to any of us.
Best of luck, Riley. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.
You're not alone, Riley. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. We're a small family in Kanpur but we're thinking of you.
Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Tampa.
thinking of you and your family, Riley. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Jakarta Barat.