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Fighting thyroid cancer: help Fernando afford treatment in Memphis
Fernando is facing thyroid cancer and the cost of treatment, travel and care at home is far beyond what the family can cover.
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Fernando was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in August. The oncology team at the Memphis Oncology Institute has planned 4 rounds of treatment, starting in November. He will be away from work for about 6 weeks.
Fernando is 51, worked as a nurse until August, 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 the Memphis Oncology Institute 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 $12,450 goes:
• Chemotherapy and medication not covered: $9,000
• Scans and lab work: $700
• Transport to the Memphis Oncology Institute: $1,200
• Nutrition and supplements prescribed by the care team: $320
• Household costs while unable to work: $1,230
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Teresa
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any update on how things are going in Memphis?
wishing you peace, Teresa. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Jalandhar
Thinking of you, Teresa. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings