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Fighting stomach cancer: help Mongkol afford treatment in Bangkok

Mongkol is facing stomach cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.

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Chalerm Phetcharat
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Mongkol was diagnosed with stomach cancer in May. The oncology team at Bangkok Cancer Centre has planned 10 rounds of treatment, starting in July. He will be away from work for about 6 weeks. Mongkol is 49, worked as a bank teller 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 Bangkok 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 his shoulders. Funds will be used only for treatment, medication, transport to appointments and essential living costs during treatment. Where the $2,850 goes: • Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $1,650 • Scans and lab work: $350 • Transport to Bangkok Cancer Centre: $230 • Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $85 • Household costs while unable to work: $535 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Updates from Chalerm

  1. Update from Bangkok: I met with the treatment center and confirmed the amounts. We're at 61% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 36% now ($1,018). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Mark E. AbrahamsQuestion

    How is Mongkol doing now?

    • Prachi M. Solanki

      Hang in there, Chalerm. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together

      • Bukola Abosede OdukoyaQuestion

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

        • Chalerm PhetcharatOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

          Thank you. If you're in Bangkok I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.

      • Hitesh W. Savla

        Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Fort Worth!

        • Romane Leclerc

          Best of luck, Chalerm. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

          • Roberto F. GuzmánQuestion

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

            • Chalerm PhetcharatOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

              Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. chemotherapy and medication not covered comes first ($1,650) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid.

          • Marta A. Rojas

            I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

            • Maverick A. Brooks

              Sending love, Chalerm. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Blessings.

              • Violet R. Warren

                Stay strong, Chalerm. Get well soon. Sent it to 8 people at work

                • Liên Phương Dinh

                  wishing you peace. Wishing Mongkol a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best.

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